Find coaches from Centralia, IL, US to Chicago

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Next departures from Centralia to Chicago on 29 October
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Amtrak
Centralia Station
Chicago (Union Station), ILCheapestFastest

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Get from Centralia to Chicago

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The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
5h 5mAverage duration
245 milesDistance
36kgCO₂ emissions

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

  1. How far is Chicago from Centralia by coach?

    The distance between Centralia and Chicago by coach is approximately 243 miles (391 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Chicago from Centralia without a car?

    The best way to go from Centralia to Chicago without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Centralia, IL, US to Chicago was searched and found on 29 Oct 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 Centralia, IL, US to Chicago as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$97 to US$97 for a bus ticket from Centralia, IL, US to Chicago 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

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Centralia to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Centralia to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Centralia to Chicago will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Will you be returning to Centralia, IL, US by bus?

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