There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Johnston City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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.
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 30m$106–244Drive 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$220–321Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus Chicago / ...
6h 46m$90–116Fly 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 21m$182–455Fly 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 43m$114–433
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 30m and costs $100 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Johnston City station. However, there are services departing from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and arriving at Marathon Gas Station - Marion via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
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 $220 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 30m 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 30m and costs $100 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $330 and takes 5h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Johnston City, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale 3 times a day. Tickets cost $170–270 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to Marathon Gas Station - Marion
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $65–85
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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Booking & Getting There
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 40+ hotels available in Johnston City.