There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Fall River by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
2h 59m$98–146Drive 145.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Fall Rivercar 145.5 mi
3h 25m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
5h 10m$93–136Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
- Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Fall Rivertaxi
3h 17m$132–485Fly to Appleton International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane ORD - ATW
- Drive from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Fall Rivercar
4h 36m$46–275
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Fall River is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Fall River is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $95 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Fall River. However, there are services departing from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and arriving at Cremer at Park And Ride via East Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Fall River station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Columbus Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Chicago and Fall River is 154 miles. The road distance is 146.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fall River without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Chicago to Fall River, including transfers.
Chicago to Fall River bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Chicago to Fall River train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fall River is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fall River, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Columbus Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Rockland Coaches operates a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus hourly. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Columbus Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Green Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-255-1234
- Website
- greencabmadison.com
Madison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 608-255-8294
- Website
- madtaxi.com
Union Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-242-2000
- Website
- unioncab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Fall River bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Chicago to Fall River train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbus Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Fall River is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Chicago to Fall River.
There are four+ hotels available in Fall River.