What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lancaster?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lancaster is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Lancaster?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lancaster is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and arriving at Platteville via Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Chicago to Lancaster?

The distance between Chicago and Lancaster is 261 miles. The road distance is 194.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Lancaster without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Lancaster without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $120 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Lancaster?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Chicago to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Lancaster bus from?

Chicago to Lancaster bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.

Where does the Chicago to Lancaster bus arrive?

Chicago to Lancaster bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lancaster is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Chicago to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are four+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Chicago to Lancaster - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Lancaster by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Plattevillebus Lab 122
6h 47m
$123–185
Drive 193.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to Lancastercar 193.3 mi
3h 56m
$36–51
Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Lancastercar
4h 58m
$58–294
Train, bus via Madison
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal to UW Madison Campus - N Lake Stbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Plattevillebus
7h 15m
$127–194
Bus
1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
2. Take the bus from Madison to Plattevillebus Lab 122
7h 18m
$104–159
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
2. Take the bus from Madison to Plattevillebus Lab 122
7h 18m
$105–157
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Lancastercar
5h 8m
$62–305
Fly to La Crosse, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
2. Drive from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Lancastercar
5h 25m
$60–310
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Lancastercar
5h 33m
$66–320

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

60Weekly Planes

1h 13mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Lancaster.

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Distance: 259.9 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lancaster, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to Lancaster via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Madison, and Platteville in around 7h 18m.

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