There are 10 ways to get from Boston to O'Hare by ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BOS - ORD
4h 39m$606–915Train 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
5h 15m$72–361Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
23h 14m$256–600Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
27h 35m$170–278Drive 994.2 mi
- Drive from Boston to O'Harecar 994.2 mi
17h 9m$182–263Bus 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
5h 3m$105–517Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOS - MDW
5h 42m$93–470Bus 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
5h 56m$132–672Train 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
6h 28m$94–446Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BOS - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
6h 57m$691–1,954
Boston to O'Hare by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to O'Hare is to train and fly which costs $70 - $370 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to O'Hare is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $600 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Chicago via Newark Penn Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Cumberland via Jackson-Blue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 14m.
The distance between Boston and O'Hare is 875 miles. The road distance is 1000 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to O'Hare without a car is to train which takes 23h 14m and costs $250 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Boston to O'Hare, including transfers.
Boston to O'Hare bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to O'Hare train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to O'Hare is to train which takes 23h 14m and costs $250 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 27h 35m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $250–600 and the journey takes 22h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Chicago via Newark Penn Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 27h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- 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 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Boston to O'Hare bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
O'Hare is 1h behind Boston. It is currently 12:39 AM in Boston and 11:39 PM in O'Hare.
Boston to O'Hare train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to O'Hare is 1000 miles. It takes approximately 17h 9m to drive from Boston to O'Hare.
Book your Boston to O'Hare bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1387+ hotels available in O'Hare.








