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How to get fromChicago to Palmyraby train, car, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Palmyra by train, car, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Drive from Effingham Station to Palmyracar car
    5h 51m
    $79–152

  2. Drive 254.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Palmyracar car 254.6 mi
    5h 38m
    $47–68

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Evansville, INbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Evansville, IN to Palmyrataxi taxi
    9h 45m
    $174–249

  4. Fly to Evansville, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV)plane plane ORD - EVV
    2. Take the taxi from Evansville (EVV) to Palmyrataxi taxi
    3h 57m
    $132–405

  5. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    2. Drive from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Palmyracar car
    5h 26m
    $104–251

  6. Fly to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane plane ORD - OWB
    2. Drive from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Palmyracar car
    4h 59m
    $96–236

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 276.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Palmyra, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Palmyra. However, you can take the train to Effingham Station then drive to Palmyra. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Evansville, IN, then take the taxi to Palmyra.

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