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How to get fromAllentown to Chicagoby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Allentown to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    4h 33m
    $59–307

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    18h 5m
    $130–220

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus bus Wilkes-Barre
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 35m
    $370–741

  4. Drive 715 mi

    1. Drive from Allentown to Chicagocar car 715 mi
    12h 1m
    $131–189

  5. Bus to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Wyoming Valley Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AVP - ORD
    5h 30m
    $139–474

  6. Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    5h 46m
    $175–449

  7. Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    6h 14m
    $120–499

  8. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Allentown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MDT - ORD
    6h 32m
    $126–631

  9. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Allentown to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    18h 57m
    $168–282

Allentown to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration18h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 677.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $130–220 and the journey takes 18h 5m.

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