There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Olney by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0125
- Take the taxi from Effingham to Olneytaxi
4h 26m$134–173Drive 243.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Olneycar 243.5 mi
4h 31m$45–65Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the taxi from Effingham Station to Olneytaxi
4h 41m$150–259Fly to Evansville, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV)plane ORD - EVV
- Drive from Evansville (EVV) to Olneycar
4h 40m$54–294Bus, taxi via California & 35th Street
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Chicago
- Take the taxi from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Olneytaxi
6h$138–188Fly 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 Olneytaxi
6h 11m$164–448
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Olney is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Olney is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 26m and costs $130 - $180.
The distance between Chicago and Olney is 257 miles. The road distance is 244.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Olney without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 26m and costs $130 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Chicago to Olney, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Olney is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Chicago to Olney.
There are four+ hotels available in Olney.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Olney, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Chicago to Olney. However, you can take the bus to Effingham then take the taxi to Olney. Alternatively, you can take the train to Effingham Station then take the taxi to Olney.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Evansville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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 Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- 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 Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $40–65
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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