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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)
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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 |
 Most popular train company |  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.
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).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 42m.
Bus takes on average 16h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL
How to get from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 392 Illini5:08 PM4h37Centralia Amtrak, Centralia, IL9:45 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 392 Illini5:08 PM4h37Centralia Amtrak, Centralia, IL9:45 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AA19266:00 AM1h29St. Louis Lambert International Airport7:29 AMO'Hare International Airport$741One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 58 City Of New Orleans · 392 Illini2:13 AM19h32Centralia Amtrak, Centralia, IL9:45 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$331One-way1 transfer
- 58 City Of New Orleans · 390 Saluki2:13 AM10h47Centralia Amtrak, Centralia, IL1:00 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$401One-way1 transfer
- 390 Saluki8:23 AM4h37Centralia Amtrak, Centralia, IL1:00 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$441One-way0 transfers
- AA23247:00 AM1h29St. Louis Lambert International Airport8:29 AMO'Hare International Airport$741One-way0 transfers
UA10086:00 AM1h30St. Louis Lambert International Airport7:30 AMO'Hare International Airport$1101One-way0 transfers- UA13821:13 PM1h30St. Louis Lambert International Airport2:43 PMO'Hare International Airport$1101One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 42m.
Bus takes on average 16h 25m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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