How to get from Chicago to Hilltop
5 ways, 575 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
5 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 5h 36m | $230–340 estimated |
| Train | 8h 19m | $97–352 estimated |
| Buscheapest | 9h 12m | $51–196 estimated |
| Drive | 9h 50m | $55–75 estimated |
| Taxi | 9h 50m | $1,080–1,480 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:14 → 19:3411h 20m · 1 changeFlixBus-us FlixBus 2548$51–122
- 08:14 → 18:5810h 44m · 2 changesFlixBus-us FlixBus 2548$51–122
- 08:32 → 19:3411h 2m · 2 changesChicago Transit Authority 8$51–122
- 08:32 → 18:5810h 26m · 3 changesChicago Transit Authority 8$51–123
- 08:55 → 18:079h 12m · directFlixBus-us FlixBus 2548$108–196
- 10:14 → 20:3310h 19m · 2 changesAmtrak 1333$97–275
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Chicago to Hilltop?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 5h 36m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 575 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Chicago to Hilltop?
- Bus is the cheapest, from $51. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Chicago to Hilltop?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 2 direct trains, the fastest taking 8h 19m. Fares run $97–352 across classes.
- How much is the bus from Chicago to Hilltop?
- Buses take about 9h 12m and cost $51–196 depending on operator and seat type. 5 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How long is the flight from Chicago to Hilltop?
- About 1h 22m in the air (ORD → MSP), about 5h 36m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $230–340; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Hilltop from Chicago by road?
- About 673 km, roughly 9h 50m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $55–75; tolls and parking are extra.