There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Ashmore by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain Saluki / ...
3h 45m$105–179Drive 187.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Ashmorecar 187.1 mi
3h 33m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus Chicago / ...
5h 16m$112–228Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
- Take the taxi from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Ashmoretaxi
4h 15m$158–415Fly to Decatur Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Ashmorecar
4h 36m$48–291
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Ashmore is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Ashmore is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station to Ashmore station. However, there are services departing from State & Jackson and arriving at Phillips Gas Station - Arcola via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Union Station station to Ashmore station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Mattoon Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Ashmore is 194 miles. The road distance is 188.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Ashmore without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Chicago Union Station to Ashmore, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Ashmore bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago Union Station to Ashmore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Ashmore is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Ashmore, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Phillips Gas Station - Arcola once daily. Tickets cost $50–150 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to Phillips Gas Station - Arcola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $50–150
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Union Station to Ashmore bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Phillips Gas Station - Arcola.
Chicago Union Station to Ashmore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mattoon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Ashmore is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Ashmore.
There are 17+ hotels available in Ashmore.





