Bus Tickets from Chicago to Centralia, IL, US

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Next departures for Chicago to Centralia on October 29
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Amtrak
Chicago (Union Station), IL
Centralia StationCheapestFastest

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Get from Chicago to Centralia

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The journey takes about 4 hours 29 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
4h 29mAverage Duration
394 kmDistance
36kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Centralia, IL, US

  1. How far is Chicago from Centralia?

    It's about 391 km (243 miles) from Chicago to Centralia.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Centralia, IL, US was searched and found on Oct 29, 2025 with a price of US$97

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Centralia, IL, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$97 to US$97 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Centralia, IL, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$97 which is on 2025-10-29.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Centralia, IL, US to Chicago

You can also go to Centralia, IL, US by train

Train from Chicago to Centralia, IL, US

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