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How to get fromChicago to Allentownby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 12 ways to get from Chicago to Allentown by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane plane ORD - ABE
    5h 13m
    $74–377

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Allentownbus bus FlixBus N2640
    17h 40m
    $130–220

  3. Train, bus via Washington

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    21h 29m
    $321–628

  4. Drive 715.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Allentowncar car 715.3 mi
    12h 2m
    $131–189

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lancaster, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane plane ORD - LNS
    2. Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Allentowncar car
    5h 12m
    $78–382

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane ORD - AVP
    2. Take the bus from Wyoming Valley Mall to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 13m
    $152–535

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MDW - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 21m
    $176–453

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORD - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 40m
    $136–603

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane ORD - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Allentownbus bus
    7h 6m
    $80–391

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    2. Take the bus from Newark to Allentownbus bus
    7h 15m

  11. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Allentownbus bus Greyhound US0420
    18h 33m
    $169–284

  12. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus Philadelphia
    28h 6m
    $376–727

Chicago to Allentown by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration17h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 677.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Allentown 6 times a week. Tickets cost $130–220 and the journey takes 17h 40m.

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