There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Arcola by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain Saluki / ...
3h 39m$135–196Drive 167.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Arcolacar 167.1 mi
2h 49m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus Chicago / ...
4h 19m$32–58Fly 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 Arcolataxi
3h 20m$102–330Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Arcolataxi
3h 53m$122–355
Chicago to Arcola by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Arcola is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Arcola is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Arcola station. However, there are services departing from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive and arriving at Phillips Gas Station - Arcola via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Arcola station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Mattoon Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Chicago and Arcola is 189 miles. The road distance is 168.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Arcola without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Chicago to Arcola, including transfers.
Chicago to Arcola bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Arcola train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Arcola is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $130 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Arcola, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Phillips Gas Station - Arcola once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $95–150
- 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
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $30–55
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $70–110
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Arcola bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Phillips Gas Station - Arcola.
Chicago to Arcola train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mattoon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Arcola is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Chicago to Arcola.
There are 20+ hotels available in Arcola.