There are 7 ways to get from Boston to University of Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, 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
3h 38m$88–412Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
23h 31m$330–673Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640
26h 29m$182–327Drive 973.6 mi
- Drive from Boston to University of Chicagocar 973.6 mi
16h 40m$178–257Fly 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
4h 27m$624–1,009Bus 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 33m$106–487Train 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 11m$88–409
Boston to University of Chicago by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to University of Chicago is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to University of Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $85 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to University of Chicago. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Cottage Grove & 58th Street via Newark Penn Station and 95th Red Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to University of Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 31m.
The distance between Boston and University of Chicago is 885 miles. The road distance is 979.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to University of Chicago without a car is to train which takes 23h 31m and costs $330 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Boston to University of Chicago, including transfers.
Boston to University of Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to University of Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to University of Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $85 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $700 and takes 23h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $330 and takes 26h 29m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and University of 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 $320–700 and the journey takes 22h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
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
- $320–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Station to TF Green Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
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 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–250
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to University of Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Boston to University of Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to University of Chicago is 979 miles. It takes approximately 16h 40m to drive from Boston to University of Chicago.
There are 1082+ hotels available in University of Chicago.