There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Paw Paw by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, 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 Mendota Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
1h 41m$72–114Drive 75.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Paw Pawcar 75.2 mi
1h 44m$14–20Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rochellebus Greyhound US0155S / ...
2h 21m$77–103Train, line 12 bus, taxi
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
- Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to West Lincoln Hwy. at Normal Rdbus 12
- Take the taxi from West Lincoln Hwy. at Normal Rd to Paw Pawtaxi
3h 33m$107–145
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Paw Paw is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Paw Paw is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $70 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Paw Paw. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Rochelle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Paw Paw station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Mendota Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Chicago and Paw Paw is 100 miles. The road distance is 75.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Paw Paw without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Chicago to Paw Paw, including transfers.
Chicago to Paw Paw bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Paw Paw train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Paw Paw is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Paw Paw, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rochelle 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–24 and the journey takes 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
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 Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 815-748-2000
- Website
- cityofdekalb.com
Bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to West Lincoln Hwy. at Normal Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://www.cityofdekalb.com/1283/DeKalb-Public-Transit
- All other routes
- $1
- To/from Elburn
- $8
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
DeCab Taxi
- Phone
- +1-815-757-6430
- Website
- decab-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Paw Paw bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Rochelle station.
Chicago to Paw Paw train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mendota Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Paw Paw is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Chicago to Paw Paw.
There are five+ hotels available in Paw Paw.