What is the cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Illinois?

The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Illinois is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fairfield to Illinois?

The fastest way to get from Fairfield to Illinois is to drive and fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $65 - $150.

Is there a direct train between Fairfield and Illinois?

No, there is no direct train from Fairfield station to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Mt. Pleasant Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Fairfield to Illinois?

The distance between Fairfield and Illinois is 257 miles. The road distance is 269.5 miles.

How do I travel from Fairfield to Illinois without a car?

The best way to get from Fairfield to Illinois without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $150 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Fairfield to Illinois?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Fairfield to Illinois, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfield to Illinois train from?

Fairfield to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mt. Pleasant Station.

Where does the Fairfield to Illinois train arrive?

Fairfield to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Fairfield to Illinois?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield to Illinois is 269 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Fairfield to Illinois.

Where can I stay near Illinois?

There are 1149+ hotels available in Illinois.

Fairfield to Illinois - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Fairfield to Illinois by train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
5h 11m
$154–260
Drive 267.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fairfield to Chicagocar 267.9 mi
5h 17m
$49–71
Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
1. Drive from Fairfield to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
3h 15m
$66–149
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Drive from Fairfield to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
3h 44m
$81–485

Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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1h 25mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.2 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Fairfield, IA, USA and Illinois, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 44m.

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