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How to get fromChicago to Golden Gateby bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Golden Gate by bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Drive from Effingham to Golden Gatecar car
    5h 10m
    $50–75

  2. Drive  268.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Golden Gatecar car 268.4 mi
    5h 29m
    $49–71

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Drive from Effingham Station to Golden Gatecar car
    5h 25m
    $122–188

  4. Fly to Evansville, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV)plane plane ORD - EVV
    2. Take the taxi from Evansville (EVV) to Golden Gatetaxi taxi
    4h 22m
    $158–415

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to El Rancherito - Mount Vernonbus bus Chicago / ...
    2. Take the taxi from El Rancherito - Mount Vernon to Golden Gatetaxi taxi
    7h 6m
    $152–198

  6. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    2. Drive from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Golden Gatecar car
    4h 55m
    $98–239

  7. Fly to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane plane ORD - OWB
    2. Drive from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Golden Gatecar car
    5h 19m
    $98–240

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Golden Gate, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Golden Gate. However, you can take the bus to Effingham then drive to Golden Gate. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Golden Gate via Effingham Station in around 5h 25m.

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