There are 5 ways to get from Table Rock Lake to Chicago by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Branson / Hollister to Springfieldbus
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SGF - ORD
4h 43m$92–338Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Table Rock Lake to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane XNA - ORD
5h 2m$84–399Bus, train
- Take the bus from Branson / Hollister to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 120
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
13h 22m$209–387Bus
- Take the bus from Branson / Hollister to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
16h 6m$169–272Drive 552.2 mi
- Drive from Table Rock Lake to Chicagocar 552.2 mi
9h 27m$101–146
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Table Rock Lake to Chicago is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Table Rock Lake to Chicago is to bus and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $90 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Table Rock Lake to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Branson / Hollister and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.
The distance between Table Rock Lake and Chicago is 522 miles. The road distance is 555.4 miles.
The best way to get from Table Rock Lake to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 22m and costs $200 - $390.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Table Rock Lake to Chicago, including transfers.
Table Rock Lake to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Branson / Hollister station.
Table Rock Lake to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Table Rock Lake to Chicago is 555 miles. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Table Rock Lake to Chicago.
There are 1300+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between Table Rock Lake, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Table Rock Lake to Chicago Bus Station via Branson / Hollister, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 16h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Branson / Hollister to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Branson / Hollister to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Branson / Hollister to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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