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How to get fromChicago to Boston Collegeby subway, plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Boston College by subway, plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, tram

    best
    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDW - BOS
    3. Take the tram from Copley to Chestnut Hilltram tram
    5h 14m
    $114–517

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane ORD - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Back Baytrain train
    7h 44m
    $74–334

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    22h 54m
    $338–663

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    23h 56m
    $169–289

  5. Drive 974.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Boston Collegecar car 974.9 mi
    16h 43m
    $178–257

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ORD - BOS
    2. Take the tram from Copley to Chestnut Hilltram tram
    5h 34m
    $90–407

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane MDW - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    7h 15m
    $134–623

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane MDW - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Back Baytrain train
    7h 14m
    $94–424

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane ORD - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    7h 49m
    $104–483

Chicago to Boston College by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 885.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Boston College, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $330–700 and the journey takes 21h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Boston College via Newark Penn Station, Boston, Federal St @ Franklin St, Washington St @ Bacon St, and Tremont St @ Tremont Pl in around 23h 56m.

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