There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Eastern Illinois University 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 32m$86–153Drive 188.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Eastern Illinois Universitycar 188.3 mi
3h 11m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus Chicago / ...
4h 48m$108–222Fly 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 Eastern Illinois Universitytaxi
3h 43m$158–415Fly 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 Eastern Illinois Universitytaxi
4h 9m$168–435
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Eastern Illinois University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Eastern Illinois University is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Eastern Illinois University station. However, there are services departing from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive and arriving at Phillips Gas Station - Arcola via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Eastern Illinois University station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Mattoon Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Chicago and Eastern Illinois University is 185 miles. The road distance is 189.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Eastern Illinois University without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Chicago to Eastern Illinois University, including transfers.
Chicago to Eastern Illinois University bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Eastern Illinois University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Eastern Illinois University is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Eastern Illinois University, 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
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- $120–160
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Eastern Illinois University bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Phillips Gas Station - Arcola.
Chicago to Eastern Illinois University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mattoon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Eastern Illinois University is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Chicago to Eastern Illinois University.
There are 16+ hotels available in Eastern Illinois University.