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How to get fromChicago to Centraliaby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Centralia by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Centralia Amtraktrain train Saluki / ...
    4h 28m
    $80–170

  2. Drive 268.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Centraliacar car 268.1 mi
    4h 32m
    $49–71

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Centralia Amtraktrain train Saluki / ...
    5h 24m
    $85–145

  4. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    5h 18m
    $130–305

  5. Fly to Evansville, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV)plane plane ORD - EVV
    2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to Mount Vernonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mount Vernon to Centraliataxi taxi
    6h 28m
    $136–416

Chicago to Centralia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Centralia, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Centralia Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 4h 28m.

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