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

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, line 102 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane MDW - BDL
    2. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Main St @ South Stbus bus
    5h 54m
    $104–513

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 102 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane ORD - BDL
    2. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Main St @ South Stbus bus
    6h 25m
    $80–413

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    22h 25m
    $307–626

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus bus New York
    22h 45m
    $171–311

  5. Drive 872.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Bristolcar car 872.1 mi
    14h 35m
    $160–230

  6. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus bus
    27h 28m
    $179–388

Chicago to Bristol by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 818.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Bristol, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Pine St @ opp Bishop St via Springfield, Hartford Amtrak Station, and Main St @ Atheneum Sq in around 22h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Main St @ South St via New York Midtown, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Hartford Union Station, and Main St @ Atheneum Sq in around 22h 45m.

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