There are 5 ways to get from Rantoul to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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 Rantoul Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2h 22m$15–45Bus
- Take the bus from Walmart - Rantoul to Chicagobus Querétaro / ...
2h 48m$47–140Drive 120.9 mi
- Drive from Rantoul to Chicagocar 120.9 mi
2h 5m$23–32Drive to Decatur Airport, fly
- Drive from Rantoul to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
3h 4m$41–231Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rantoul Amtrak to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
3h 34m$49–284
Rantoul to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rantoul to Chicago is to train which costs $15 - $45 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Rantoul to Chicago is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rantoul 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 2h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rantoul Amtrak and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Rantoul and Chicago is 115 miles. The road distance is 121.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rantoul to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $15 - $45.
The train from Rantoul Amtrak to Chicago Union Station takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Rantoul to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Walmart - Rantoul station.
Rantoul to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rantoul Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Rantoul to Chicago is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $15 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Rantoul, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rantoul Amtrak to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $15–45 and the journey takes 2h 22m. 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 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rantoul Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rantoul Amtrak to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $6–23
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $1–50
- Business - advance purchase
- $2–55
- Business Class
- $5–150
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Rantoul to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Chicago station.
Rantoul to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rantoul to Chicago is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Rantoul to Chicago.
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