There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Pawnee by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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 Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 20m$152–222Drive 214.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Pawneecar 214.6 mi
3h 47m$40–57Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
5h 19m$76–102Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
3h 25m$98–330Fly 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 Pawneetaxi
4h 9m$162–415
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Pawnee is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Pawnee is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $150 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Pawnee. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Foundation Dr. @ LLCC Workforce via Transfer Center Stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Pawnee. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Chicago and Pawnee is 205 miles. The road distance is 215.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Pawnee without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Chicago to Pawnee, including transfers.
Chicago to Pawnee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Pawnee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Pawnee is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $150 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 5h 19m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $330 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Pawnee, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- 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 Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Pawnee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Chicago to Pawnee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Pawnee is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Chicago to Pawnee.
There are 60+ hotels available in Pawnee.