There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Paxton by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rantoul Amtraktrain Saluki / ...
2h 20m$67–115Drive 109.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Paxtoncar 109.9 mi
1h 54m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Walmart - Rantoulbus Chicago / ...
3h 46m$78–188Fly, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
- Take the taxi from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Paxtontaxi
3h 28m$118–365
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Paxton is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Paxton is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Paxton. However, there are services departing from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive and arriving at Walmart - Rantoul via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Paxton. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Rantoul Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Chicago and Paxton is 126 miles. The road distance is 110.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Paxton without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Chicago to Paxton, including transfers.
Chicago to Paxton bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Paxton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Paxton is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Paxton, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rantoul Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Walmart - Rantoul once daily. Tickets cost $40–140 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
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 Rantoul Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Walmart - Rantoul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $40–140
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Paxton bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Walmart - Rantoul station.
Chicago to Paxton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rantoul Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Paxton is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Chicago to Paxton.
There are six+ hotels available in Paxton.