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Compare train, bus, and flight for Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $72, while a flight costs an average of $615.
Distance: 242 miles (391 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$615 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $76 (€64) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $149 (€125).
A train is $542 (€455) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $615 (€516).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
Tickets start at around $615 (€516) compared to roughly $54 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-560.99 (€-471.04). The journey takes 4h 21m versus 4h 0m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:35 PM16h25Centralia, IL1:00 PMChicago, IL$1681One-way0 transfers
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- 8:35 PM16h25Centralia, IL1:00 PMChicago, IL$1681One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:35 PM16h25Centralia, IL1:00 PMChicago, IL$1681One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:35 PM16h25Centralia, IL2:00 PMChicago, IL$2371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $76 (€64) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $149 (€125).
A train is $542 (€455) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Centralia, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $615 (€516).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
- Around 46 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 American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 11 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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