There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Energy by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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.
Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ORD - MWA
3h 13m$96–227Drive 317.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Energycar 317.8 mi
5h 17m$58–84Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
5h 47m$129–238Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus Chicago / ...
6h 49m$84–206Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane ORD - PAH
- Take the taxi from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Energytaxi
4h 22m$178–475Fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane ORD - CGI
- Take the taxi from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Energytaxi
4h 48m$208–395
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Energy is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Energy is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $95 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Energy station. However, there are services departing from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and arriving at Marathon Gas Station - Marion via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Energy. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Carbondale via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Chicago and Energy is 321 miles. The road distance is 319.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Energy without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $120 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Chicago to Energy, including transfers.
Chicago to Energy bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Energy train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Energy is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $95 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 5h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $210 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Energy, IL, USA?
Corporate Flight Management Inc and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–210
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Marathon Gas Station - Marion
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–180
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $65–180
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Energy bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Marathon Gas Station - Marion.
Chicago to Energy train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Carbondale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Energy is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Chicago to Energy.
There are 64+ hotels available in Energy.