There are 7 ways to get from Bethlehem to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ABE - ORD
4h 33m$59–317Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640
19h 25m$132–232Bus, train
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus Wilkes-Barre
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
30h 55m$361–747Drive 717.1 mi
- Drive from Bethlehem to Chicagocar 717.1 mi
12h 7m$131–189Bus to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Wyoming Valley Mallbus
- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AVP - ORD
6h 48m$149–507Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
7h 6m$176–425Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Allentown to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420
- Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
20h 17m$162–272
Bethlehem to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethlehem to Chicago is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Bethlehem to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $55 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethlehem to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Bethlehem WB and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Allentown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.
The distance between Bethlehem and Chicago is 681 miles. The road distance is 721.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bethlehem to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 19h 25m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Bethlehem to Chicago, including transfers.
Bethlehem to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Allentown station.
The best way to get from Bethlehem to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $55 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 19h 25m.
Bethlehem to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Bethlehem. It is currently 6:20 AM in Bethlehem and 5:20 AM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Bethlehem, Northampton 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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–230 and the journey takes 18h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Wyoming Valley Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Allentown to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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