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How to get fromEl Paso to Chicagoby train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from El Paso to Chicago by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2h 42m
    $92–146

  2. Drive 123.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Paso to Chicagocar car 123.4 mi
    2h 15m
    $23–33

  3. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    2h 18m
    $98–304

  4. Taxi to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from El Paso to Peoria-Airport-PIAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIA - ORD
    2h 55m
    $154–370

Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between El Paso, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day.

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