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There are 8 ways to get from Olney to Chicago by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Olney to Effinghamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    4h 21m
    $130–183

  2. Drive 243.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Olney to Chicagocar car 243.5 mi
    4h 31m
    $45–65

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Olney to Effingham Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    4h 52m
    $163–246

  4. Drive to Evansville, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Olney to Evansville (EVV)car car
    2. Fly from Evansville (EVV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EVV - ORD
    4h 18m
    $50–263

  5. Taxi, bus via California & 35th Street

    1. Take the taxi from Olney to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    5h 53m
    $161–287

  6. Taxi, train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Olney to Effingham Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    3. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    5h 26m
    $170–413

  7. Taxi, bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Olney to Effinghamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    6h 6m
    $176–516

  8. Taxi, bus to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Olney to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus bus
    3. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    6h 10m
    $235–493

Evansville (EVV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 255.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Olney to Chicago. However, you can take the taxi to Effingham then take the bus to Chicago Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Effingham Station then take the train to Chicago Union Station.

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