There are 5 ways to get from Arthur 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 58m$84–193Drive 171.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arthur to Chicagocar 171.4 mi
3h 6m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
4h 4m$119–195Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Arthur 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 46m$117–327Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Arthur to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
2h 45m$103–309
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arthur to Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Arthur to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $100 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Arthur station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola and arriving at 35th/Archer Orange Line Station via California & 35th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Arthur 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 4h 4m.
The distance between Arthur and Chicago is 193 miles. The road distance is 172.4 miles.
The best way to get from Arthur to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $80 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Arthur to Chicago, including transfers.
Arthur to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola.
Arthur to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mattoon Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Arthur to Chicago is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $80 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Arthur, 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
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $70–110
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More Questions & Answers
Arthur to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Chicago station.
Arthur to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arthur to Chicago is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Arthur to Chicago.
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