There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Auburn by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
2h 52m$65–122Drive 159.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Auburncar 159.6 mi
3h 19m$30–43Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 52m$70–96Fly, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane ORD - FWA
- Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Auburntaxi
3h 36m$122–385
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Auburn is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Auburn is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $65 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Auburn station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Waterloo Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Auburn station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Waterloo Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Chicago and Auburn is 160 miles. The road distance is 160.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Auburn without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Chicago to Auburn, including transfers.
Chicago to Auburn bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Auburn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Auburn is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Auburn, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Deluxe Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1-260-426-8555
- Website
- deluxetaxifortwayne.net
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Auburn bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Waterloo Amtrak Station.
Auburn is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 9:53 AM in Chicago and 10:53 AM in Auburn.
Chicago to Auburn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Waterloo Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Auburn is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Chicago to Auburn.
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