There are 3 ways to get from Illinois to Atlanta by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
2h 54m$81–143Drive 155.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Atlantacar 155.8 mi
2h 40m$29–42Train via Joliet
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Lincoln Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 10m$71–127
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Atlanta is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Atlanta is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Illinois station to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lincoln Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Illinois and Atlanta is 168 miles. The road distance is 156.7 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Atlanta without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Illinois to Atlanta, including transfers.
Illinois to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Illinois to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lincoln Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Atlanta is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Illinois to Atlanta.
There are nine+ hotels available in Atlanta.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Atlanta, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Lincoln Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
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