How to travel from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL

Tue, May 26
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus, flight with
Amtrak
American Airlines
Regionale
FlixBus
Deutsche Bahn
1,000+ more
Amtrak
American Airlines
Regionale
FlixBus
Deutsche Bahn
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $124.

Distance: 242 miles (391 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Flight
Driving

$56

Average price

Cheapest

$363

Average price

$55

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 12m

Average total duration

4h 42m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 21m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 21m

Onboard

+

3h 0m

Additional time*

4h 0m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.2 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Amtrak

Most popular train company

American Airlines

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL is a train with an average price of $56 (€45).

This is compared to other travel options from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL:

A train is $137 (€110) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $193 (€156).

A train is $307 (€248) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $363 (€293).

The fastest way to travel from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 42m.

Bus takes on average 16h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Centralia, IL and Chicago, IL including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users.

Travel options
from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL

How to get from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak392 Illini
    5:08 PM4h37
    Centralia Amtrak, Centralia, IL
    9:45 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak392 Illini
    5:08 PM4h37
    Centralia Amtrak, Centralia, IL
    9:45 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA1926
    6:00 AM1h29
    St. Louis Lambert International Airport
    7:29 AMO'Hare International Airport
    $741One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak58 City Of New Orleans · 392 Illini
    2:13 AM19h32
    Centralia Amtrak, Centralia, IL
    9:45 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    $331One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak58 City Of New Orleans · 390 Saluki
    2:13 AM10h47
    Centralia Amtrak, Centralia, IL
    1:00 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak390 Saluki
    8:23 AM4h37
    Centralia Amtrak, Centralia, IL
    1:00 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2324
    7:00 AM1h29
    St. Louis Lambert International Airport
    8:29 AMO'Hare International Airport
    $741One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA1008
    6:00 AM1h30
    St. Louis Lambert International Airport
    7:30 AMO'Hare International Airport
    $1101One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA1382
    1:13 PM1h30
    St. Louis Lambert International Airport
    2:43 PMO'Hare International Airport
    $1101One-way
    0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Tue
May 26
Wed
May 27
Thu
May 28
Fri
May 29
Sat
May 30
Sun
May 31
Mon
Jun 01

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL

Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Centralia, IL and Chicago, IL including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL is a train with an average price of $56 (€45).

This is compared to other travel options from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL:

A train is $137 (€110) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $193 (€156).

A train is $307 (€248) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $363 (€293).

The fastest way to travel from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 42m.

Bus takes on average 16h 25m.

The distance from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL is approximately 242 miles (391 km).
The average frequency per day from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Centralia, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL:
  • Flights mostly depart from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Centralia Amtrak, Centralia, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mount Vernon, Potomac Blvd (McDonald's) and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
  • Travel with American Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Indianapolis, IN, Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.

Travelling from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to USATravel to Chicago, ILHow to travel from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone