There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Tonica 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 Tonica
1h 59m$77–108Drive 98.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Tonica98.8 mi
2h 2m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to La Salle / PeruChicago
2h 2m$67–105Bus via Oglesby (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to OglesbyGreyhound US0145S
3h 48m$55–69
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Tonica is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Tonica is to train and taxi which takes 1h 59m and costs $75 - $110.
The distance between Chicago and Tonica is 108 miles. The road distance is 99.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Tonica without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 59m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Chicago to Tonica, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Tonica is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Chicago to Tonica.
There are 33+ hotels available in Tonica.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Tonica, 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.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
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
- $12–29
- 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
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide











