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How to get fromChicago to Western Illinois Universityby train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Western Illinois University by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    3h 40m
    $80–170

  2. Drive 231.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Western Illinois Universitycar car 231.1 mi
    4h 38m
    $43–61

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Western Illinois Universitytaxi taxi
    4h 20m
    $168–275

Chicago to Western Illinois University by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Western Illinois University, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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