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There are 9 ways to get from Sparta to Chicago by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Sparta to Du Quoin Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Du Quoin Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    5h 55m
    $161–274

  2. Drive 319.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sparta to Chicagocar car 319.7 mi
    5h 55m
    $59–85

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Sparta to El Rancherito - Mount Vernontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from El Rancherito - Mount Vernon to Chicagobus bus Querétaro / ...
    7h 3m
    $178–309

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

    1. Take the taxi from Sparta to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    3h 56m
    $220–382

  5. Taxi, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the taxi from Sparta to COLLEGE stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    8h 39m
    $132–182

  6. Taxi, train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Sparta to COLLEGE stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from COLLEGE station to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    4h 52m
    $139–462

  7. Taxi, train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Sparta to COLLEGE stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from COLLEGE station to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    5h 15m
    $354–802

  8. Drive to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Sparta to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)car car
    2. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CGI - ORD
    4h 5m
    $110–234

  9. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Sparta to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PAH - ORD
    4h 45m
    $63–285

Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 320.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Sparta to Chicago. However, you can take the taxi to Du Quoin Station then take the train to Chicago Union Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to El Rancherito - Mount Vernon, take the bus to Chicago, take the line 35 bus to 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, then take the line 62 bus to Dearborn & Harrison.

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