There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Arthur 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 54m$116–193Drive 171.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Arthurcar 171.1 mi
3h 5m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus Chicago / ...
4h 38m$84–193Fly 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 Arthurtaxi
3h 35m$122–375Fly 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 Arthurtaxi
3h 39m$108–360
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Arthur is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Arthur is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Arthur station. However, there are services departing from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and arriving at Phillips Gas Station - Arcola via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Arthur station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Mattoon Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Chicago and Arthur is 198 miles. The road distance is 172.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Arthur without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Chicago to Arthur, including transfers.
Chicago to Arthur bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Arthur train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Arthur is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $200 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Arthur, 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.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Phillips Gas Station - Arcola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $50–150
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $70–110
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Arthur bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Phillips Gas Station - Arcola.
Chicago to Arthur train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mattoon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Arthur is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Chicago to Arthur.
There are nine+ hotels available in Arthur.