There are 7 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ORD - BOS
2h 21m$600–1,000Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane ORD - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 9m$68–308Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MDW - BOS
4h 36m$100–490Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
23h 56m$312–705Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
24h 57m$166–293Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane ORD - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
4h 57m$92–441Drive 998.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Bostoncar 998.2 mi
17h 12m$183–264
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Boston by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Boston is to fly and train which costs $65 - $310 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $600 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Boston. However, there are services departing from Jefferson Park Transit Center and arriving at Boston via Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Boston. However, there are services departing from O'Hare and arriving at Boston via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 56m.
The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Boston is 869 miles. The road distance is 1004 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Boston without a car is to train which takes 23h 56m and costs $310 - $750.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), including transfers and time at the airport.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $600 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $750 and takes 23h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $300 and takes 24h 57m.
What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Boston, MA, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $310–700 and the journey takes 22h 2m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $60–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 21m.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Boston is 1h ahead of Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). It is currently 10:35 PM in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and 11:35 PM in Boston.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Boston is 1004 miles. It takes approximately 17h 12m to drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Boston.
JetBlue Airways, Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines offer flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport.
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