There are 10 ways to get from Boston University to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOS - MDW
5h 14m$93–436Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Back Bay to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PVD - ORD
7h 26m$78–373Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
23h 33m$272–602Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
24h 18m$151–254Drive 977.6 mi
- Drive from Boston University to Chicagocar 977.6 mi
16h 49m$179–258Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BOS - ORD
5h 35m$613–1,016Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MHT - MDW
6h 35m$111–571Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Back Bay to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PVD - MDW
7h 3m$88–423Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MHT - ORD
7h 9m$101–481Fly Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BOS - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
7h 45m$685–1,975
Boston University to Chicago by foot, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Chicago is to bus which costs $150 - $260 and takes 24h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $90 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Mountfort St @ Lenox St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Boston and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Boston University East and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 33m.
The distance between Boston University and Chicago is 880 miles. The road distance is 983.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 23h 33m and costs $270 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Boston University to Chicago, including transfers.
Boston University to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston University to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $90 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 23h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 24h 18m.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $270–600 and the journey takes 22h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Boston University to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Chicago is 1h behind Boston University. It is currently 4:01 AM in Boston University and 3:01 AM in Chicago.
Boston University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston University to Chicago is 983 miles. It takes approximately 16h 49m to drive from Boston University to Chicago.
There are 1297+ hotels available in Chicago.