There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Matthiessen State Park by train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota StationSouthwest Chief / ...
- Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Matthiessen State Park
1h 55m$77–117Drive 95.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Matthiessen State Park95.7 mi
1h 48m$18–26Bus via La Salle / Peru
- Take the bus from Chicago to La Salle / PeruChicago
2h 6m$67–105Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to OglesbyGreyhound US0145S
3h 54m$54–82
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Matthiessen State Park is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Matthiessen State Park is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $17 - $26.
The distance between Chicago and Matthiessen State Park is 108 miles. The road distance is 96.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Matthiessen State Park without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 55m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Chicago to Matthiessen State Park, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Matthiessen State Park is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Chicago to Matthiessen State Park.
There are 67+ hotels available in Matthiessen State Park.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Matthiessen State Park, IL, USA?
Burlington Trailways operates a bus from Chicago to La Salle / Peru once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to La Salle / Peru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $30–45
- Flexible Fares
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
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