There are 5 ways to get from Arcola to Chicago by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Chicagobus Querétaro / ...
3h 27m$55–153Drive 167.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arcola to Chicagocar 167.4 mi
2h 49m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
3h 49m$96–168Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Arcola to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)taxi
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
2h 32m$103–310Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Arcola to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
3h 1m$125–335
Arcola to Chicago by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcola to Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Arcola to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $100 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcola station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola and arriving at Sox-35th Red Line Station via California & 35th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcola station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Mattoon Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Arcola and Chicago is 176 miles. The road distance is 168.3 miles.
The best way to get from Arcola to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs $55 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Arcola to Chicago, including transfers.
Arcola to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola.
Arcola to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mattoon Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Arcola to Chicago is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs $55 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Arcola, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $50–150 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 27m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $50–150
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $70–110
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More Questions & Answers
Arcola to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Chicago station.
Arcola to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcola to Chicago is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Arcola to Chicago.
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