There are 3 ways to get from La Plata Station to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IRK - ORD
2h 36m$102–236Drive 350 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Plata Station to Chicagocar 350 mi
7h 32m$64–93Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Plata Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
5h 36m$95–200
La Plata Station to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Plata Station to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from La Plata Station to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $100 - $240.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from La Plata Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between La Plata Station and Chicago is 301 miles. The road distance is 352 miles.
The best way to get from La Plata Station to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from La Plata Station to Chicago, including transfers.
La Plata Station to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Plata Station.
The best way to get from La Plata Station to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $100 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 5h 36m.
La Plata Station to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Plata Station to Chicago is 352 miles. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from La Plata Station to Chicago.
What companies run services between La Plata Station, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Corporate Flight Management Inc flies from Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from La Plata Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 36m.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Plata Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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