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How to get fromCentralia to Chicagoby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Centralia to Chicago by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    4h 37m
    $80–170

  2. Drive 268.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Centralia to Chicagocar car 268.4 mi
    4h 33m
    $49–71

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    5h 31m
    $85–142

  4. Train to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    4h 42m
    $130–302

  5. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    5h 11m
    $90–329

Centralia to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Centralia, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Centralia Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 4h 37m.

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