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How to get fromJackson to Illinoisby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Jackson to Illinois by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane JAN - MDW
    5h 15m
    $111–421

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    15h 35m
    $240–500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    17h 10m
    $127–236

  4. Drive 738.9 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Chicagocar car 738.9 mi
    11h 59m
    $135–195

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JAN - ORD
    5h 49m
    $116–401

  6. Fly to Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane JAN - PIA
    6h 14m
    $140–507

Jackson to Illinois by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration15h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 687.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Illinois, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–500 and the journey takes 15h 35m.

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