There are 4 ways to get from Truman State University to Chicago by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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 La Plata Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
5h 52m$113–225Drive 346.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Truman State University to Chicagocar 346.8 mi
7h 21m$64–92Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Truman State University to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
5h 1m$78–166Shuttle to Columbia Regional Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Hy-Vee - Kirksville to Columbia
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane COU - ORD
5h 26m$96–336
Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Truman State University to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Truman State University to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $75 - $170.
No, there is no direct train from Truman State University station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from La Plata Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Truman State University and Chicago is 312 miles. The road distance is 348.9 miles.
The best way to get from Truman State University to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Truman State University to Chicago, including transfers.
Truman State University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Plata Station.
Truman State University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truman State University to Chicago is 349 miles. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Truman State University to Chicago.
There are 1285+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between Truman State University, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Plata Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 5h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Plata Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Hy-Vee - Kirksville to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
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