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How to get fromWestern Illinois University to Chicagoby train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Western Illinois University to Chicago by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    3h 48m
    $80–170

  2. Drive 231.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Western Illinois University to Chicagocar car 231.1 mi
    4h 38m
    $43–61

  3. Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Western Illinois University to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRL - ORD
    3h 25m
    $175–274

  4. Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    5h 24m
    $182–434

  5. Train to Quincy Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Quincy Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane UIN - ORD
    4h 51m
    $115–222

Western Illinois University to Chicago by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Western Illinois University, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 3h 32m.

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