There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Rome City by train (Amtrak), bus, 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 Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
3h 14m$146–206Drive 142.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Rome Citycar 142.5 mi
2h 52m$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lagrangebus Bsb 26
3h 16m$48–98Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane ORD - FWA
- Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Rome Citytaxi
3h 54m$152–405Bus via Ligonier
- Take the bus from Chicago to Ligonierbus Bsb 22
3h 34m$59–104Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
- Drive from Kalamazoo-Airport-AZO to Rome Citycar
4h 22m$44–272
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rome City is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rome City is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Rome City. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Lagrange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Rome City station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Waterloo Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Chicago and Rome City is 177 miles. The road distance is 143.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rome City without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Chicago to Rome City, including transfers.
Chicago to Rome City bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Rome City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rome City is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $140 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rome City, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Chicago to Lagrange once daily. Tickets cost $13–50 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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 Waterloo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Lagrange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Ligonier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Deluxe Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1-260-426-8555
- Website
- deluxetaxifortwayne.net
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Rome City bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Lagrange station.
Rome City is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 2:45 AM in Chicago and 3:45 AM in Rome City.
Chicago to Rome City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Waterloo Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Rome City is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Chicago to Rome City.
There are six+ hotels available in Rome City.