There are 2 ways to get from Chicago to Colchester by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Colchester is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $80 - $180.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Colchester station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Macomb Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Chicago and Colchester is 259 miles. The road distance is 239 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Chicago to Colchester, including transfers.
Chicago to Colchester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Colchester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Macomb Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Colchester is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Chicago to Colchester.
There are four+ hotels available in Colchester.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Colchester, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–150 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
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