There are 7 ways to get from Newton to Chicago by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
3h 56m$87–132Drive 223.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newton to Chicagocar 223.7 mi
4h 5m$41–59Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
4h 26m$120–205Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Newton to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
4h 6m$47–247Bus via California & 35th Street
- Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
5h 27m$117–236Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
5h 1m$127–362Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
5h 41m$132–465
Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newton to Chicago is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Newton to Chicago is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $85 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Newton to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Newton station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Newton and Chicago is 237 miles. The road distance is 225 miles.
The best way to get from Newton to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Newton to Chicago, including transfers.
Newton to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.
Newton to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
The best way to get from Newton to Chicago is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Newton, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- 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 Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
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More Questions & Answers
Newton to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Newton to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newton to Chicago is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Newton to Chicago.
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