There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Sheldon by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the taxi from Gilman Station to Sheldontaxi
2h 13m$93–136Drive 88 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Sheldoncar 88 mi
1h 59m$17–24Bus, taxi via Kankakee (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kankakeebus FlixBus N2521
- Take the taxi from Kankakee to Sheldontaxi
2h 35m$117–152Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0120S
- Take the taxi from Rensselaer Bus Stop to Sheldontaxi
3h 3m$115–158
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Sheldon is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Sheldon is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $16 - $24.
The distance between Chicago and Sheldon is 107 miles. The road distance is 88.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Sheldon without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 13m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Chicago to Sheldon, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Sheldon is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Chicago to Sheldon.
There are three+ hotels available in Sheldon.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Sheldon, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Chicago to Sheldon. However, you can take the train to Gilman Station then take the taxi to Sheldon. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kankakee then take the taxi to Sheldon.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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 Rensselaer Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $75–140
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