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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    9h 54m
    $190–356

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164 / ...
    12h 5m
    $75–150

  3. Drive 475.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Bostoncar car 475.1 mi
    8h 4m
    $87–126

  4. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane MDW - PIT
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Liberty Ave + Wood Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Liberty Ave + Wood St to Long Run Rd + Old Long Run Rd Fsbus bus
    6h 22m

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    13h 54m
    $88–145

  6. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane ORD - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Liberty Ave + Wood Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Liberty Ave + Wood St to Long Run Rd + Old Long Run Rd Fsbus bus
    6h 49m

Chicago to Boston by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 54m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–320 and the journey takes 9h 25m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $110–160 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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