There are 7 ways to get from Toledo to Chicago by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, taxi, 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.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
3h 56m$83–118Drive 198.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Toledo to Chicagocar 198.2 mi
3h 35m$37–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
4h 2m$152–218Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Toledo to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
3h 37m$43–251Bus via California & 35th Street
- Take the bus from Flying J Effingham to Chicagobus Querétaro
4h 40m$97–132Taxi, train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Toledo to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
4h 42m$130–355Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
5h 51m$124–437
Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Toledo to Chicago is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Toledo to Chicago is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Toledo to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Toledo station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Mattoon Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Toledo and Chicago is 235 miles. The road distance is 199.3 miles.
The best way to get from Toledo to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Toledo to Chicago, including transfers.
Toledo to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.
Toledo to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mattoon Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Toledo to Chicago is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $220 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Toledo, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Flying J Effingham to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $40–65
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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Toledo to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Toledo to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toledo to Chicago is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Toledo to Chicago.
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