What is the cheapest way to get from Bowling Green to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Bowling Green to Chicago is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowling Green to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Bowling Green to Chicago is to bus and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $220 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Bowling Green and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowling Green to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Bowling Green and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bowling Green and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from Bowling Green to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Toledo and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Bowling Green to Chicago?

The distance between Bowling Green and Chicago is 274 miles. The road distance is 243.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bowling Green to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Bowling Green to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $85 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Bowling Green to Chicago?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Bowling Green to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowling Green to Chicago bus from?

Bowling Green to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Toledo station.

Where do I catch the Bowling Green to Chicago train from?

Bowling Green to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Toledo station.

Train or bus from Bowling Green to Chicago?

The best way to get from Bowling Green to Chicago is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $210 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Bowling Green to Chicago bus arrive?

Bowling Green to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Bowling Green and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Bowling Green. It is currently 7:51 PM in Bowling Green and 6:51 PM in Chicago.

Where does the Bowling Green to Chicago train arrive?

Bowling Green to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Bowling Green to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowling Green to Chicago is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Bowling Green to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

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There are 9 ways to get from Bowling Green to Chicago by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 45m
$88–162
Bus via Chicago Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
6h 48m
$43–112
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
5h 46m
$78–202
Drive 242.5 mi
1. Drive from Bowling Green to Chicagocar 242.5 mi
4h 24m
$45–64
Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Franklin Park Toledo to McNamara Ground Transportation Centerbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
4h 20m
$222–565
Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from Franklin Park Toledo to McNamara Ground Transportation Centerbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
4h 40m
$232–755
Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from Toledo to Fort Wayne, INbus
2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FWA - ORD
6h 16m
$79–335
Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Bowling Green to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CMH - MDW
6h 25m
$85–457
Bus to Detroit, fly to South Bend, train
1. Take the bus from Franklin Park Toledo to McNamara Ground Transportation Centerbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
6h 32m
$173–665

Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

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Distance: 272.1 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Bowling Green, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Station twice a week. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 23m.

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