There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Stanford by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
2h 25m$85–142Drive 148.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Stanfordcar 148.6 mi
2h 39m$28–40Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
5h 22m$77–121Fly to Peoria International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane ORD - PIA
- Take the taxi from Peoria-Airport-PIA to Stanfordtaxi
3h 31m$158–425Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
3h 17m$88–335Fly to Decatur Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Stanfordcar
4h 12m$48–291
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Stanford is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Stanford is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $85 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Stanford. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Stanford. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Chicago and Stanford is 142 miles. The road distance is 149.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Stanford without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Chicago to Stanford, including transfers.
Chicago to Stanford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Stanford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Stanford is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 5h 22m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $340 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Stanford, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Peoria International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–260
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 Peoria International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
Big Daddy Cabs
- Phone
- +1 309-795-6798
- Website
- peoriataxis.com
Five Star Taxi and Livery
- Phone
- +1 309-696-9596
- Website
- taxicabpeoria.com
Peoria Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 309-676-0731
- Website
- taxipeoria.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Stanford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Chicago to Stanford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Stanford is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Chicago to Stanford.
There are 43+ hotels available in Stanford.