There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Benton by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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 Du Quoin Stationtrain Saluki / ...
5h 32m$204–304Drive 299.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Bentoncar 299.1 mi
4h 56m$55–79Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to El Rancherito - Mount Vernonbus Chicago / ...
6h 24m$112–148Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ORD - MWA
3h 35m$132–280Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane ORD - PAH
- Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Bentoncar
4h 29m$56–305Fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane ORD - CGI
- Drive from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Bentoncar
4h 53m$116–387Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Mount Vernonbus
6h 29m$394–799
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Benton is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Benton is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $130 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Benton. However, there are services departing from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive and arriving at El Rancherito - Mount Vernon via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Benton station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Du Quoin Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Chicago and Benton is 311 miles. The road distance is 300.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Benton without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $200 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Chicago to Benton, including transfers.
Chicago to Benton bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Benton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Benton is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $200 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $150 and takes 6h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Benton, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Du Quoin Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–250 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to El Rancherito - Mount Vernon once daily. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–360
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Du Quoin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to El Rancherito - Mount Vernon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $55–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Mount Vernon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Benton bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at El Rancherito - Mount Vernon station.
Chicago to Benton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Du Quoin Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Benton is 301 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Chicago to Benton.
There are eight+ hotels available in Benton.