There are 5 ways to get from Chatham to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 32m$88–169Drive 205.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chatham to Chicagocar 205.7 mi
3h 45m$38–55Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 28m$69–100Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
2h 22m$70–280Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
4h 15m$86–303
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chatham to Chicago is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chatham to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $70 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Chatham to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Chatham and Chicago is 197 miles. The road distance is 206.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chatham to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Chatham to Chicago, including transfers.
Chatham to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Chatham to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Chatham to Chicago is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $280 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Chatham, Sangamon County, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chatham to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chatham to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chatham to Chicago is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Chatham to Chicago.
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