There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Mount Olive by train, bus, taxi, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 4h 30m
6 alternative options
Bus, taxi • 7h 30m
Drive • 4h 12m
Fly Chicago O'Hare to Decatur, drive • 4h 23m
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Chicago to Mount Olive is to drive, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 4h 12m.
The quickest way to get from Chicago to Mount Olive is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 4h 12m.
The distance between Chicago and Mount Olive is 224 miles. The road distance is 254.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Mount Olive without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Chicago to Mount Olive, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Decatur Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 2m.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Mount Olive is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Chicago to Mount Olive.
United Airlines offers flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Decatur Airport.
There are eight+ hotels available in Mount Olive. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Chicago to Chicago O'Hare Airport is to subway which takes 42 min and costs $1 - $5.

- Distance: 224.2 miles
- Duration: 4h 30m
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Mount Olive, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Carlinville Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35 - $55 and the journey takes 3h 58m.

- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $240

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Decatur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $220
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $350

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to St. Louis via Quincy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $280

- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $16 - $270

- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to St. Louis via Quincy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $280

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carlinville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Premium
- $210 - $290
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $65 - $100
- Business Seat
- $65 - $95
Train from St. Louis to Carlinville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25 - $35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $25 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Business Seat
- $30 - $50
Train from Springfield to Carlinville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $23 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Business Seat
- $29 - $45

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $35 - $55
- Flexible
- $60 - $90
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $100 - $130
On Time Cab Service
- Phone
- +1-314-606-9679
- Website
- ontimecabservice.com
Chesterfield Taxi
- Phone
- +1 314-734-0100
- Website
- chesterfieldtaxi.com
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