There are 6 ways to get from Rome City to Chicago by bus, train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ligonier, IN to Chicagobus Columbus
3h 19m$59–105Drive 143.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rome City to Chicagocar 143.5 mi
2h 53m$27–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
3h 50m$112–183Taxi to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Rome City to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)taxi
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FWA - ORD
2h 59m$156–371Drive to South Bend, fly
- Drive from Rome City to South-Bend-Airport-SBNcar
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
3h 14m$42–280Drive to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly
- Drive from Rome City to Kalamazoo-Airport-AZOcar
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
3h 27m$42–231
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome City to Chicago is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Rome City to Chicago is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome City to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Ligonier, IN and arriving at Chicago via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome City station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Rome City and Chicago is 154 miles. The road distance is 144.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rome City to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 3h 19m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Rome City to Chicago, including transfers.
Rome City to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Ligonier, IN station.
Rome City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Waterloo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Rome City to Chicago is to bus which takes 3h 19m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Rome City, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Barons Bus operates a bus from Ligonier, IN to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $13–50 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Ligonier, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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More Questions & Answers
Rome City to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Chicago is 1h behind Rome City. It is currently 4:55 AM in Rome City and 3:55 AM in Chicago.
Rome City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome City to Chicago is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Rome City to Chicago.
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