There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to McLean by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
2h 22m$118–170Drive 150.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to McLeancar 150.7 mi
2h 35m$28–40Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
5h 19m$88–121Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
3h 8m$88–315Fly to Peoria International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane ORD - PIA
- Drive from Peoria-Airport-PIA to McLeancar
3h 43m$42–259Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
- Take the taxi from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to McLeantaxi
3h 47m$152–405Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to McLeantaxi
3h 57m$152–415
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to McLean is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to McLean is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $110 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to McLean. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to McLean. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Chicago and McLean is 143 miles. The road distance is 151.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to McLean without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Chicago to McLean, including transfers.
Chicago to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to McLean is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 5h 19m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $320 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and McLean, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Peoria International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Peoria International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Chicago to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to McLean is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Chicago to McLean.
There are 44+ hotels available in McLean.