There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Hamilton by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain Southwest Chief
4h 9m$170–249Drive 267.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Hamiltoncar 267.5 mi
5h 16m$49–71Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
- Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Hamiltontaxi
4h 5m$188–255Fly to Quincy Regional Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane ORD - UIN
- Take the taxi from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) to Hamiltontaxi
4h 13m$192–435
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Hamilton is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Hamilton is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 5m and costs $180 - $260.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Fort Madison via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Chicago and Hamilton is 239 miles. The road distance is 269.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $170 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Chicago to Hamilton, including transfers.
Chicago to Hamilton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Hamilton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fort Madison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Hamilton is 269 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Chicago to Hamilton.
There are 10+ hotels available in Hamilton.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Hamilton, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madison once daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–130
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quincy Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $95–150
Diamond Cab
- Phone
- +1-217-222-6700
Quincy Premium Transportation
- Phone
- +1 217-901-7433
- Website
- quincypremiumtransportation.com
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