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How to get fromChicago to Plainviewby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Plainview by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carlinville Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    4h 5m
    $98–177

  2. Drive 252.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Plainviewcar car 252.1 mi
    4h 46m
    $46–67

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Carlinville Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    6h 30m
    $75–117

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Carlinville Station to Plainviewtaxi taxi
    4h 50m
    $88–348

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    6h 16m
    $318–779

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    6h 1m
    $128–629

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Carlinville Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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