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How to get fromMakanda to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Makanda to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    2h 58m
    $106–233

  2. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    5h 50m
    $55–94

  3. Bus via Anna - Shell

    1. Take the bus from Anna - Shell to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    7h 18m
    $115–235

  4. Drive 338.2 mi

    1. Drive from Makanda to Chicagocar car 338.2 mi
    5h 51m
    $62–90

  5. Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Makanda to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CGI - ORD
    3h 33m
    $168–301

  6. Taxi to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Makanda to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PAH - ORD
    3h 52m
    $340–880

  7. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    5h 50m
    $116–617

  8. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    9h 50m
    $70–109

Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Makanda, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Corporate Flight Management Inc flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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