Thanks.
NOTE:
There is *NO* checked bags on any of the rides, you are allowed (2) carry on bags, 28"x22"x14". Just wanted everyone to be aware of that, have to pack light!
Details on Amtrak to Chicago
Traveling from Centralia, IL:
According to mapquest, Centralia is 120 miles from Evansville and takes 2 hours to drive. It is an unattended station and we’d probably need to be there a half hour before departure time to be safe. There is parking but not sure about any cost and/or safety. The schedule/price is:
Fri Oct 7 Depart: 8:23am Arrive Chicago: 1:00 pm OW cost: $39 Travel time: 4:37
Mon Oct 10 Depart: 8:15am Arrive Centralia: 12:16 pm OW cost: $29 Travel time: 4:01
Mon Oct 10 Depart: 4:05am Arrive Centralia: 8:06 pm OW cost: $29 Travel time: 4:01
Per Person Round Trip Cost: $68
Traveling from Effingham, IL:
According to mapquest, Effingham is 128 miles from Evansville and takes 2.5 hours to drive. Although it is roughly the same distance as Centralia, we travel on 2 lane roads instead of the interstate so it takes longer. We basically spend an extra half hour driving instead of on the train and we save $17 on the round trip fare. It is also an unattended station and we’d probably need to be there a half hour before departure time to be safe. There is parking but not sure about any cost and/or safety. The schedule/price is:
Fri Oct 7 Depart: 9:07am Arrive Chicago: 1:00 pm OW cost: $29 Travel time: 3:53
Mon Oct 10 Depart: 8:15am Arrive Effingham: 11:29 am OW cost: $22 Travel time: 4:01
Per Person Round Trip Cost: $51
