What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Payson?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Payson is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Payson?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Payson is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $95 - $190.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Payson?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Payson station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Quincy Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Chicago to Payson?

The distance between Chicago and Payson is 322 miles. The road distance is 297 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Payson without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Payson without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $140 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Payson?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Chicago to Payson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Payson train from?

Chicago to Payson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or fly from Chicago to Payson?

The best way to get from Chicago to Payson is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $140 - $260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Chicago to Payson train arrive?

Chicago to Payson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Quincy Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Payson?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Payson is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Chicago to Payson.

Where can I stay near Payson?

There are 33+ hotels available in Payson.

Chicago to Payson - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Payson by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Quincy Amtrak Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
4h 44m
$146–256
Drive 295.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to Paysoncar 295.3 mi
5h 5m
$54–78
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quincy Regional Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane ORD - UIN
3h 37m
$98–185
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Paysoncar
5h 11m
$72–157
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
2. Take a shuttle bus from St. Louis to Hannibalshuttle
6h 36m
$324–775
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
2. Take a shuttle bus from St. Louis to Hannibalshuttle
6h 20m
$134–625

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 319.8 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Quincy Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) once daily.

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How to get fromChicago to Paysonby train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Payson by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

Train (Amtrak)

Drive 295.3 mi

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quincy Regional Airport

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle