There are 4 ways to get from Illinois to Pana by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the taxi from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Panataxi
4h 29m$120–160Drive 213.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Panacar 213.3 mi
3h 51m$39–57Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the taxi from Effingham Station to Panataxi
4h 55m$175–272Bus, taxi via Effingham (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0125
- Take the taxi from Effingham to Panataxi
4h 38m$142–201
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Pana is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Pana is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $35 - $60.
The distance between Illinois and Pana is 219 miles. The road distance is 214.5 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Pana without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 29m and costs $120 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Illinois to Pana, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Pana is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Illinois to Pana.
There are four+ hotels available in Pana.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Pana, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Illinois to Pana. However, you can take the bus to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center then take the taxi to Pana. Alternatively, you can take the train to Effingham Station then take the taxi to Pana.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $90–140
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