There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Crete by plane, taxi, bus, or car
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Fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane ORD - LNK
- Take the taxi from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Cretetaxi
4h 9m$128–425Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Cretecar
5h 56m$84–380Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lincoln Bus Depotbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the taxi from Lincoln Bus Depot to Cretetaxi
12h 26m$158–247Drive 542.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Cretecar 542.5 mi
9h 4m$99–143
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Crete is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Crete is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 9m and costs $120 - $430.
The distance between Chicago and Crete is 512 miles. The road distance is 545.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Crete without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 12h 26m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Chicago to Crete, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Crete is 546 miles. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Chicago to Crete.
There are three+ hotels available in Crete.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Crete, Saline County, NE, USA?
There is no direct connection from Chicago to Crete. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK), then take the taxi to Crete. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lincoln Bus Depot then take the taxi to Crete.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lincoln Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $70–100
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