There are 5 ways to get from Pawnee to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 38m$152–221Drive 211.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pawnee to Chicagocar 211.4 mi
3h 52m$39–56Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
5h 45m$72–99Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
2h 41m$94–308Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Pawnee to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
3h 18m$165–392
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pawnee to Chicago is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Pawnee to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $90 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Pawnee to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Land Community College and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Springfield SMTD Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Pawnee to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Pawnee and Chicago is 204 miles. The road distance is 212.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pawnee to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Pawnee to Chicago, including transfers.
Pawnee to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Pawnee to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Pawnee to Chicago is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $150 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $310 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Pawnee, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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Booking & Getting There
Pawnee to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Pawnee to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pawnee to Chicago is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Pawnee to Chicago.
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