What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Saint Elmo?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Saint Elmo is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Saint Elmo?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Saint Elmo is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $75 - $130.

How far is it from Chicago to Saint Elmo?

The distance between Chicago and Saint Elmo is 230 miles. The road distance is 228.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Saint Elmo without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Saint Elmo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $75 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Saint Elmo?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Chicago to Saint Elmo, including transfers.

Train or bus from Chicago to Saint Elmo?

The best way to get from Chicago to Saint Elmo is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 4h 6m.

Can I drive from Chicago to Saint Elmo?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Saint Elmo is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Chicago to Saint Elmo.

Where can I stay near Saint Elmo?

There are five+ hotels available in Saint Elmo.

Chicago to Saint Elmo - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Saint Elmo by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0125
3h 33m
$75–122
Drive 227.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to Saint Elmocar 227.5 mi
3h 52m
$42–60
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
4h 6m
$102–178
Fly to Decatur Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Saint Elmocar
4h 39m
$44–272
Bus via California & 35th Street
1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Milwaukee
5h 55m
$98–218
Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
5h 38m
$114–368

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Saint Elmo.

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Distance: 229.1 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Saint Elmo, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effingham once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 41m.

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