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 drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $40 - $60.

How far is it from Chicago to Saint Elmo?

The distance between Chicago and Saint Elmo is 220 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 train which takes 4h 6m and costs $70 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m 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 train which takes 4h 6m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $220 and takes 5h 26m.

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 - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Saint Elmo by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, 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
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
4h 6m
$70–123
Drive 227.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to Saint Elmocar 227.5 mi
3h 52m
$42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus Chicago
5h 26m
$97–217
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 37m
$48–272
Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train, taxi
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
3. Take the taxi from Effingham Station to Saint Elmotaxi
5h 29m
$100–345

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

12Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Saint Elmo.

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Distance: 218.5 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–70 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham once daily. Tickets cost $55–160 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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