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How to get fromBristol to Chicagoby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Line 102 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Riverside Ave @ Main St to Asylum St @ Bushnell Parkbus bus
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BDL - MDW
    5h 55m
    $80–413

  2. Line 102 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riverside Ave @ Main St to Asylum St @ Bushnell Parkbus bus
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BDL - ORD
    6h 29m
    $70–353

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Boston
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    22h 41m
    $166–319

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    23h 14m
    $300–671

  5. Drive 871.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Chicagocar car 871.5 mi
    14h 34m
    $159–230

  6. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 14m
    $174–389

Bristol to Chicago by bus and foot

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration22h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 819 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Bristol, CT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Riverside Ave @ Main St to Chicago Bus Station via Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Hartford Union Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York Midtown in around 22h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pine St @ Emmett St to Chicago Union Station via Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Hartford Amtrak Station, and Springfield in around 23h 14m.

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