There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Newton by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or taxi
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0125
4h 1m$87–131Drive 223.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Newtoncar 223.7 mi
4h 5m$41–59Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
4h 16m$120–197Fly to Evansville, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV)plane ORD - EVV
- Drive from Evansville (EVV) to Newtoncar
5h 2m$64–319Bus via California & 35th Street
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Chicago
5h 38m$112–232Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Effingham Station to Newtontaxi
5h 42m$134–403
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Newton is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Newton is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $85 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Newton. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Effingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Newton station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Effingham Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Chicago and Newton is 237 miles. The road distance is 225 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Newton without a car is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Chicago to Newton, including transfers.
Chicago to Newton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Newton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Newton is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Newton, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effingham once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Evansville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $55–65
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Newton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Effingham station.
Chicago to Newton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Effingham Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Newton is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Chicago to Newton.
There are one+ hotels available in Newton.