There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Wallace by train (Amtrak), bus, train, 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 Crawfordsville Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 5m$108–173Drive 144.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Wallacecar 144.7 mi
3h 12m$27–39Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Crawfordsville Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 34m$92–138Fly to Purdue University Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
- Take the taxi from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Wallacetaxi
3h 48m$158–415Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
- Drive from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Wallacecar
4h 16m$50–285
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Wallace is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Wallace is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Wallace station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Crawfordsville Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Chicago and Wallace is 168 miles. The road distance is 145.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Wallace without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Chicago to Wallace, including transfers.
Chicago to Wallace train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Wallace is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 6:55 PM in Chicago and 7:55 PM in Wallace.
Chicago to Wallace train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Crawfordsville Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Wallace is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Chicago to Wallace.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Wallace, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Crawfordsville Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
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 Crawfordsville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Crawfordsville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
A Magic Cab Ride
- Phone
- +1 765-490-9192
- Website
- magiccabride.com
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