There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Tuscola by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, 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- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
3h 5m$102–159Drive 157.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Tuscolacar 157.9 mi
2h 45m$29–42Bus via Champaign
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 6m$68–102Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
3h 16m$82–325Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus Chicago / ...
4h 36m$82–188Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Tuscolataxi
3h 46m$122–385
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Tuscola is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Tuscola is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Tuscola. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Savoy Walmart via Illinois Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Tuscola. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Chicago and Tuscola is 152 miles. The road distance is 158.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Tuscola without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Chicago to Tuscola, including transfers.
Chicago to Tuscola bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Tuscola train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Tuscola is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Champaign, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 4h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $330 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Tuscola, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Phillips Gas Station - Arcola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $50–150
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Tuscola bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Chicago to Tuscola train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Champaign-Urbana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Tuscola is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Chicago to Tuscola.
There are five+ hotels available in Tuscola.