There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Libertyville by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
5h 26m$179–293Drive 274.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Libertyvillecar 274.8 mi
5h 27m$51–73Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
- Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Libertyvillecar
4h 18m$68–151Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Libertyvillecar
4h 49m$58–307Fly to Kirksville Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)plane ORD - IRK
- Drive from Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) to Libertyvillecar
5h 13m$82–217
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Libertyville is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Libertyville is to fly and drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $65 - $160.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Libertyville station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Ottumwa Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Chicago and Libertyville is 305 miles. The road distance is 276.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Libertyville without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $170 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Chicago to Libertyville, including transfers.
Chicago to Libertyville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Libertyville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ottumwa Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Libertyville is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Chicago to Libertyville.
There are two+ hotels available in Libertyville.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Libertyville, IA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 4h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kirksville Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
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