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How to get fromBoston to Great Lakesby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Great Lakes by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    5h 10m
    $92–421

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    24h 22m
    $338–680

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    24h 23m
    $183–318

  4. Drive 1,015.5 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Great Lakescar car 1,015.5 mi
    17h 33m
    $186–268

  5. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    5h 29m
    $626–1,011

  6. Fly Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BOS - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    6h 11m
    $669–1,847

  7. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MHT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    7h 5m
    $110–497

  8. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PVD - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    7h 48m
    $92–418

  9. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    7h 34m
    $95–427

Boston to Great Lakes by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 901.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Great Lakes, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Great Lakes via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 24h 22m.

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