There are 10 ways to get from Jackson to Chicago by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CGI - ORD
2h 49m$134–258Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Jackson to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
- Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PAH - ORD
3h 58m$55–274Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Jackson to Carbondaletaxi
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
6h 45m$225–358Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Jackson to Anna - Shelltaxi
- Take the bus from Anna - Shell to Chicagobus Querétaro
8h 15m$169–299Drive 381.8 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Chicagocar 381.8 mi
6h 33m$70–101Drive to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Jackson to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)car
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MWA - ORD
3h 52m$99–243Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
5h 33m$98–428Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
5h 56m$313–768Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
7h 58m$128–250Bus
- Take the bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
9h 8m$88–150
Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Chicago is to drive which costs $65 - $110 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $130 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Cape Girardeau and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Jackson and Chicago is 373 miles. The road distance is 384 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Chicago without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 45m and costs $220 - $360.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Jackson to Chicago, including transfers.
Jackson to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Cape Girardeau station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $130 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 9h 8m.
Jackson to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Chicago is 384 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Jackson to Chicago.
What companies run services between Jackson, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Corporate Flight Management Inc flies from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jackson to Chicago Bus Station via Cape Girardeau and St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–210
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Anna - Shell to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $70–180
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $90–150
Howard's Taxi Full Throttle
- Phone
- +1-573-270-9932
Howard's Taxi Full Throttle
- Phone
- +1-573-270-9932
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