There are 10 ways to get from Boston to Glen Ellyn by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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
4h 45m$92–445Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PVD - ORD
7h 18m$81–367Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
23h 56m$273–592Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
27h 27m$189–286Drive 1,000.9 mi
- Drive from Boston to Glen Ellyncar 1,000.9 mi
17h 24m$183–264Fly 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$610–898Bus 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 40m$134–674Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PVD - MDW
7h 17m$96–437Bus 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 11m$114–574Fly 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 17m$690–1,900
Boston to Glen Ellyn by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Glen Ellyn is to train and fly which costs $80 - $370 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Glen Ellyn is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $90 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Glen Ellyn. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Washington & Canal via New York Midtown and Clinton & Quincy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Glen Ellyn. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Glen Ellyn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 56m.
The distance between Boston and Glen Ellyn is 897 miles. The road distance is 1006.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Glen Ellyn without a car is to train which takes 23h 56m and costs $270 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Boston to Glen Ellyn, including transfers.
Boston to Glen Ellyn bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Glen Ellyn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Glen Ellyn is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $90 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 23h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 27h 27m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Glen Ellyn, 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 $260–600 and the journey takes 22h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
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 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- 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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Glen Ellyn bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Glen Ellyn is 1h behind Boston. It is currently 4:11 AM in Boston and 3:11 AM in Glen Ellyn.
Boston to Glen Ellyn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Glen Ellyn is 1007 miles. It takes approximately 17h 24m to drive from Boston to Glen Ellyn.
There are 404+ hotels available in Glen Ellyn.