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Chicago and Kansas City, MO are just over 500 miles from one another, a drive that takes about 8.5 hours, depending on traffic. The train takes a little less and bus the takes a little longer, so if you’re more concerned with time than cost, flying is the best way to go. Bear in mind though, that you will need a car to get around the city and the shuttle from the airport is at least $18 each way.
Chicago
Planning a RTW trip is a long process that takes a lot of time and effort, and figuring out your itinerary is one of the most difficult parts. Our sister site over at BootsnAll has a special section dedicated to planning a RTW trip, and if this is something you are interested in, the resources on BootsnAll are extremely beneficial.
Adding Chicago to any trip itinerary is a no-brainer. The food, the friendly people, the architecture, the bars, the
December in Chicago is a lovely time. The city seems to sparkle with all the holiday lights that twinkle from Daley Plaza to the Lincoln Park Zoo. While it’s definitely getting colder this month, there’s lots of indoor and outdoor fun to warm you up and put you in the holiday spirit. Here are some of the best things to do in Chicago in December.
Through December 24 – Christkindlmarkt in Daley Plaza
All month - Free ice-skating in Millennium Park
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Champaign, Illinois is just under 150 miles southwest of Chicago. The drive takes about two to three hours, depending on traffic. Limited flights are available, but taking the train or bus is much, mush cheaper and nearly as fast.
Chicago to Champaign
Driving distance – 138 miles/222 kilometersFlights American makes the one hour direct flight between Champaign and Chicago, but given the high prices it’s not the best option.
Journey time: about 50 minutes Typical price: $300-350 round trip.
Trains Amtrak runs several daily trains between Champaign
Chicago and South Bend, Indiana are less than 100 miles from one another, a drive that takes about two hours, depending on traffic. Limited flights are available, but the train is cheaper and nearly as fast.
Chicago to South Bend
Driving distance –95 miles/152 kilometersFlights United makes the one hour direct flight between South Bend and Chicago, but the prices are outrageously expensive.
Journey time: about 50 minutes Typical price: $1000 or more.
Trains Amtrak runs several trains between South Bend and Chicago, often priced under $20
Chicago and Madison, Wisconsin are a little over two hours away from one another by car, or three hours by bus. Flights connect the two cities as well, but are the most expensive option.
Chicago to Madison
Driving distance –148 miles/238 kilometersFlights US Airways, United, American, Continental, and several other airlines fly between Madison and Chicago, but the airport is small and flights are expensive. Southwest is generally the cheapest option for direct flights.
Journey time: about 45 minutes Typical price: $300-500 round-trip per person
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