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Compare bus and train for Quincy, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Quincy, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $59, while a bus costs an average of $99.
Distance: 236 miles (381 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$59 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 49m Average total duration 10h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Quincy, IL to Chicago, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Quincy, IL to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Quincy, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Quincy, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $99.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 49m.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (4h 21m by train vs 4h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Quincy, IL to Chicago, IL
How to get from Quincy, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Quincy, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:05 AM 16h05 Quincy, IL 7:10 PM Chicago, IL $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:05 AM 16h05 Quincy, IL 7:10 PM Chicago, IL $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:05 AM 16h05 Quincy, IL 7:10 PM Chicago, IL $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Quincy, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Quincy, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $99.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 49m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Quincy, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Quincy Amtrak Station, Quincy, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Quincy, IL and arrive in Chicago, IL.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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