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How to get fromJacksonville to Chicagoby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Jacksonville to Chicago by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h
    $149–235

  2. Drive 226.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Chicagocar car 226.9 mi
    4h 12m
    $42–60

  3. Taxi, bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Ymcataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 7m
    $117–156

  4. Taxi to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2h 50m
    $126–346

  5. Taxi, bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    4h 43m
    $142–369

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Jacksonville, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Jacksonville to Chicago. However, you can take the taxi to Springfield then take the train to Chicago Union Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Ymca, take the line 7 bus to Transfer Center Stop B, walk to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, then take the bus to Chicago Bus Station.

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