There are 6 ways to get from Loda to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or plane
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 Gilman Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2h 20m$73–109Drive 104.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Loda to Chicagocar 104.7 mi
1h 52m$20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Walmart - Rantoul to Chicagobus Querétaro / ...
3h 9m$90–198Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Loda to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)taxi
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
2h 43m$125–328Taxi to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
- Take the taxi from Loda to Bloomington-Airport-BMItaxi
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
3h 2m$165–376Drive to Decatur Airport, fly
- Drive from Loda to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
3h 15m$45–245
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Loda to Chicago is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Loda to Chicago is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Loda to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Walmart - Rantoul and arriving at Dearborn & Harrison via California & 35th Street and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Loda station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Gilman Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Loda and Chicago is 100 miles. The road distance is 105.3 miles.
The best way to get from Loda to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Loda to Chicago, including transfers.
Loda to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Walmart - Rantoul station.
Loda to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Gilman Station.
The best way to get from Loda to Chicago is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Loda, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Gilman Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Walmart - Rantoul to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $40–140 and the journey takes 2h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Gilman Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Walmart - Rantoul to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $40–140
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $95–170
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More Questions & Answers
Loda to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Chicago station.
Loda to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loda to Chicago is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Loda to Chicago.
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