There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Toledo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain Saluki / ...
3h 52m$112–184Drive 198.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Toledocar 198.6 mi
3h 36m$37–53Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0125
4h 6m$82–126Fly 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 Toledocar
4h 28m$48–292Bus via California & 35th Street
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Chicago
5h 43m$108–228Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Toledotaxi
5h 18m$124–388
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Toledo is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Toledo is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Toledo. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Effingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Toledo station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Mattoon Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Chicago and Toledo is 196 miles. The road distance is 199.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Toledo without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Chicago to Toledo, including transfers.
Chicago to Toledo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Toledo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Toledo is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Toledo, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effingham once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- 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 Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Toledo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Effingham station.
Chicago to Toledo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mattoon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Toledo is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Chicago to Toledo.
There are eight+ hotels available in Toledo.