There are 5 ways to get from Bethany to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Decatur Airport
best- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
2h 19m$76–287Drive 193.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bethany to Chicagocar 193.3 mi
3h 33m$35–50Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
3h 53m$82–107Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
4h 4m$160–227Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Bethany 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
3h 32m$166–393
Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bethany to Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bethany to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $75 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethany to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethany 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 Bethany and Chicago is 192 miles. The road distance is 194.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bethany to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $80 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Bethany to Chicago, including transfers.
Bethany to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center station.
Bethany to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mattoon Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Bethany to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $75 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 3h 53m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $230 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Bethany, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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Booking & Getting There
Bethany to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Bethany to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethany to Chicago is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Bethany to Chicago.
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