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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 2m
    $124–617

  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 35m
    $64–284

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    22h 52m
    $561–860

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    27h 39m
    $189–292

  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 27m
    $564–1,017

  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 13m
    $114–572

  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 8m
    $90–424

  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 42m
    $80–372

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$561Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 885.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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 $550–900 and the journey takes 21h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Boston College via Newark Penn Station, Boston, Otis St @ Summer St, and Tremont St @ Tremont Pl in around 27h 39m.

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