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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Deer Isle by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bangor (BGR)plane plane ORD - BGR
    2. Take the bus from Bangor International Airport to Ellsworth City Hallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ellsworth City Hall to Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartmentsbus bus
    8h 27m
    $94–565

  2. Train, Amtrak Thruway, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Lincolnville, MEbus bus
    3. Drive from Lincolnville, ME to Deer Islecar car
    29h 21m
    $605–925

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Lincolnville, MEbus bus
    4. Drive from Lincolnville, ME to Deer Islecar car
    29h 24m
    $238–348

  4. Drive  1,161.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Deer Islecar car 1,161.5 mi
    21h 32m
    $212–307

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland, Amtrak Thruway, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland (PWM)plane plane ORD - PWM
    2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Lincolnville, MEbus bus
    3. Drive from Lincolnville, ME to Deer Islecar car
    10h 55m
    $106–455

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)plane plane MDW - BHB
    2. Take the taxi from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) to Deer Isletaxi taxi
    7h 15m
    $228–825

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rockland, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rockland (RKD)plane plane MDW - RKD
    2. Drive from Rockland (RKD) to Deer Islecar car
    8h 14m
    $106–477

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor - Concord Coach to Ellsworth City Hallbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ellsworth City Hall to Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartmentsbus bus
    31h 16m
    $601–1,038

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bangor (BGR) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,064.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Deer Isle, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Deer Isle. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Bangor (BGR), walk to Bangor International Airport, take the bus to Ellsworth City Hall, then take the bus to Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartments. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Deer Isle via Boston, South Station, and Lincolnville, ME in around 29h 21m.

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