There are 6 ways to get from Brooklyn to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Line 71 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the bus from 8115 Memphis Av to Superior Av & W 3Rd Stbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
3h 54m$68–390Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
9h 31m$56–106Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
8h 28m$102–232Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Cleveland to Toledobus Cleveland
- Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 42m$96–170Drive 337.3 mi
- Drive from Brooklyn to Chicagocar 337.3 mi
5h 36m$62–89Line 71 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from 8115 Memphis Av to Superior Av & W 3Rd Stbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
4h 19m$378–810
Brooklyn to Chicago by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Chicago is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Chicago is to line 71 bus and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $65 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Brooklyn to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from 8115 Memphis Av and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Superior Av & W 3Rd St, Cleveland and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Brooklyn to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Brooklyn and Chicago is 336 miles. The road distance is 339.3 miles.
The best way to get from Brooklyn to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Brooklyn to Chicago, including transfers.
Brooklyn to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cleveland station.
Brooklyn to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Brooklyn to Chicago is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs $100 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Toledo, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Brooklyn, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 8115 Memphis Av to Chicago Union Station via Superior Av & W 3Rd St, Chester Av & E 15Th St, Cleveland, and Toledo in around 8h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from 8115 Memphis Av to Superior Av & W 3Rd St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Greater Cleveland Transit Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from 8115 Memphis Av to Superior Av & W 3Rd St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Greater Cleveland Transit Schedules
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Brooklyn to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Toledo station.
Chicago is 1h behind Brooklyn. It is currently 6:21 PM in Brooklyn and 5:21 PM in Chicago.
Brooklyn to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brooklyn to Chicago is 339 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Brooklyn to Chicago.
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