There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Chestnut by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or taxi
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 Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
3h 4m$91–153Drive 170.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Chestnutcar 170.1 mi
3h 5m$32–45Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus FlixBus N2521
4h 16m$90–125Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
- Take the taxi from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chestnuttaxi
3h 36m$122–385Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chestnuttaxi
3h 38m$108–365Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
- Drive from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chestnutcar
4h 10m$48–281
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Chestnut is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Chestnut is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $90 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Chestnut. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Chestnut station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lincoln Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Chicago and Chestnut is 171 miles. The road distance is 171.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Chestnut without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Chicago to Chestnut, including transfers.
Chicago to Chestnut bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Chestnut train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Chestnut is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $130 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Chestnut, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $70–110
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Chestnut bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Decatur Downtown Transportation Center station.
Chicago to Chestnut train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lincoln Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Chestnut is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Chicago to Chestnut.
There are nine+ hotels available in Chestnut.