There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Hudson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
2h 9m$89–130Drive 128.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Hudsoncar 128.9 mi
2h 20m$24–34Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
5h 6m$59–81Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
3h 1m$68–290Fly to Peoria International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane ORD - PIA
- Take the taxi from Peoria-Airport-PIA to Hudsontaxi
3h 41m$152–405
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Hudson is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Hudson is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Hudson. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Hudson. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Chicago and Hudson is 131 miles. The road distance is 129.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Hudson without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Chicago to Hudson, including transfers.
Chicago to Hudson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Hudson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Hudson is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $85 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $290 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Hudson, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Peoria International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Peoria International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
Big Daddy Cabs
- Phone
- +1 309-795-6798
- Website
- peoriataxis.com
Five Star Taxi and Livery
- Phone
- +1 309-696-9596
- Website
- taxicabpeoria.com
Peoria Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 309-676-0731
- Website
- taxipeoria.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Hudson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Chicago to Hudson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Hudson is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Chicago to Hudson.
There are 43+ hotels available in Hudson.