What is the distance between Chicago and Quincy?

About 236 miles (381 km) separate Chicago and Quincy.

Bus Chicago to Quincy from $48 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Chicago to Quincy on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:30am	Chicago	7h 40m	2:10pm	Quincy	No tags
6:30am	Chicago	7h 40m	2:10pm	Quincy	No tags
6:30am	Chicago	7h 40m	2:10pm	Quincy	No tags
6:30am	Chicago	7h 40m	2:10pm	Quincy	No tags
7:40am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	4h 22m	12:02pm	Quincy Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Quincy.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$135 - $135	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$27 - $93	Average Duration4h 22m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Quincy

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Quincy. The journey takes about 4 hours 22 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

4h 22mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest ticket

34kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Quincy, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$135

Average bus trip duration7h 40m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure6:30am

Distance238 miles (383 km)

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Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Amtrak

4/55,508 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5508 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $93

Amtrak Chicago Quincy recent customer reviews

The train was new. The motion sensored features were fantastic. The staff were friendly and very helpful.

Cynthia .

May 12, 2024

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chicago to Quincy.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 Chicago to Quincy, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to Quincy that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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