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How to get fromChicago to Bowdoin Collegeby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Bowdoin College by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland (PWM)plane plane ORD - PWM
    2. Take the bus from Congress St + Maine Med to Bowdoin Collegebus bus
    7h 9m
    $92–453

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain train Downeaster
    26h 28m
    $285–672

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Brunswick Stationbus bus FlixBus N2615
    29h 4m
    $199–307

  4. Drive  1,060.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Bowdoin Collegecar car 1,060.6 mi
    19h 46m
    $194–280

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland (PWM)plane plane MDW - PWM
    2. Take the bus from Congress St + Maine Med to Bowdoin Collegebus bus
    6h 43m
    $116–663

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bangor, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bangor (BGR)plane plane ORD - BGR
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Park & Ride to Brunswick Stationbus bus
    7h 57m
    $126–589

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDW - BOS
    2. Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 49m
    $142–639

Chicago to Bowdoin College by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 950.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Bowdoin College, ME, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Bowdoin College via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, Boston, and Brunswick Amtrak Station in around 26h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bowdoin College via New York Midtown and Brunswick Station in around 29h 4m.

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