There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Watseka by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car
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 Gilman StationSaluki / ...
1h 58m$59–94Drive 86.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Watseka86.9 mi
1h 48m$16–23Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - KankakeeChicago / ...
- Take the taxi from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Watseka
3h 20m$132–252
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Watseka is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Watseka is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $15 - $23.
The distance between Chicago and Watseka is 98 miles. The road distance is 87.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Watseka without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Chicago to Watseka, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Watseka is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Chicago to Watseka.
There are four+ hotels available in Watseka.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Watseka, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Station twice daily. Tickets cost $14–35 and the journey takes 1h 36m.
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
- $14–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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