There are 7 ways to get from Benton to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MWA - ORD
2h 53m$133–275Drive 298.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Benton to Chicagocar 298.8 mi
4h 55m$52–74Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Du Quoin Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
5h 39m$208–307Bus
- Take the bus from El Rancherito - Mount Vernon to Chicagobus Querétaro / ...
5h 52m$114–144Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Benton to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
- Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PAH - ORD
3h 33m$55–284Drive to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Benton to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)car
- Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CGI - ORD
4h 16m$116–355Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Mount Vernon to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
5h 19m$135–496
Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Benton to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Benton to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $130 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Benton to Chicago. However, there are services departing from El Rancherito - Mount Vernon and arriving at Dearborn & Harrison via California & 35th Street and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Benton station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Du Quoin Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Benton and Chicago is 340 miles. The road distance is 300.6 miles.
The best way to get from Benton to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $200 - $310.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Benton to Chicago, including transfers.
Benton to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from El Rancherito - Mount Vernon station.
Benton to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Du Quoin Station.
The best way to get from Benton to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $130 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $310 and takes 5h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $150 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Benton, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Du Quoin Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–250 and the journey takes 5h 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Du Quoin Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from El Rancherito - Mount Vernon to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $55–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mount Vernon to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Benton to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Chicago station.
Benton to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Benton to Chicago is 301 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Benton to Chicago.
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