There are 5 ways to get from Paxton to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Rantoul Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2h 38m$66–112Drive 109.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paxton to Chicagocar 109.6 mi
1h 53m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Walmart - Rantoul to Chicagobus Querétaro / ...
3h 3m$79–186Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Paxton to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)taxi
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
2h 40m$116–326Taxi to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
- Take the taxi from Paxton to Bloomington-Airport-BMItaxi
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
2h 56m$155–363
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paxton to Chicago is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Paxton to Chicago is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Paxton to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Walmart - Rantoul and arriving at Dearborn & Harrison via California & 35th Street and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Paxton to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Rantoul Amtrak and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Paxton and Chicago is 126 miles. The road distance is 110.2 miles.
The best way to get from Paxton to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Paxton to Chicago, including transfers.
Paxton to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Walmart - Rantoul station.
Paxton to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rantoul Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Paxton to Chicago is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Paxton, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rantoul Amtrak to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Walmart - Rantoul to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $40–140 and the journey takes 2h.
- 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
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rantoul Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Walmart - Rantoul to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $40–140
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $85–150
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More Questions & Answers
Paxton to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Chicago station.
Paxton to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paxton to Chicago is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Paxton to Chicago.
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