There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Marion 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 16m$96–242Drive 318.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Marioncar 318.4 mi
5h 15m$59–84Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
5h 52m$134–253Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus Chicago / ...
6h 45m$78–199Fly 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 Mariontaxi
4h 16m$168–475Fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane ORD - CGI
- Take the taxi from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Mariontaxi
4h 43m$238–395Fly to Evansville, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV)plane ORD - EVV
- Drive from Evansville (EVV) to Marioncar
5h 7m$64–320
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Marion is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Marion is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $95 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Marion 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 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Marion. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Carbondale via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Chicago and Marion is 323 miles. The road distance is 320.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Marion without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $130 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Chicago to Marion, including transfers.
Chicago to Marion bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Marion train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Marion is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $95 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $260 and takes 5h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $200 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Marion, Williamson County, 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 $95–210 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
- $80–220
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Evansville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
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
- $95–210
- 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
- $65–180
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $65–180
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Marion bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Marathon Gas Station - Marion.
Chicago to Marion train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Carbondale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Marion is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Chicago to Marion.
There are 58+ hotels available in Marion.