There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Petersburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, 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 Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 26m$129–212Drive 203.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Petersburgcar 203.8 mi
3h 34m$38–54Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 37m$105–147Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
3h 22m$102–355Fly to Decatur Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
- Take the taxi from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Petersburgtaxi
5h 22m$128–393
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Petersburg is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Petersburg is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $100 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Petersburg. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Petersburg. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Chicago and Petersburg is 208 miles. The road distance is 205 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Petersburg without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Chicago to Petersburg, including transfers.
Chicago to Petersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Petersburg is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 4h 37m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $360 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Petersburg, Menard County, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
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
- $55–130
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Petersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Chicago to Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Petersburg is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Chicago to Petersburg.
There are one+ hotels available in Petersburg.