There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Johnston City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ORD - MWA
3h 21m$112–254Drive 312.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Johnston Citycar 312.2 mi
5h 9m$57–83Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
5h 57m$151–261Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus Chicago / ...
6h 52m$86–206Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane ORD - PAH
- Take the taxi from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Johnston Citytaxi
4h 22m$192–475Fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane ORD - CGI
- Drive from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Johnston Citycar
4h 49m$110–233Bus via Carbondale,IL - Amtrak
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2521
11h
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Johnston City is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Johnston City is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $110 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Johnston City station. However, there are services departing from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive and arriving at Marathon Gas Station - Marion via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Johnston City. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Carbondale via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Chicago and Johnston City is 327 miles. The road distance is 314 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Johnston City without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $150 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Chicago to Johnston City, including transfers.
Chicago to Johnston City bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Johnston City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Johnston City is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $110 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 5h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $210 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Johnston City, IL, USA?
Corporate Flight Management Inc and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–220
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Marathon Gas Station - Marion
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–180
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $65–180
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Johnston City bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Marathon Gas Station - Marion.
Chicago to Johnston City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Carbondale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Johnston City is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Chicago to Johnston City.
There are 35+ hotels available in Johnston City.