There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Ellington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane ORD - BDL
4h 13m$168–565Drive 907 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Ellingtoncar 907 mi
15h 16m$166–240Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
20h 57m$284–613Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Hartford Union Stationbus FlixBus 2610
25h 22m$182–271Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane MDW - BDL
4h$192–755Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus
27h 30m$206–337
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ellington is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ellington is to fly which takes 4h and costs $190 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Ellington. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Union St @ West St via New York Midtown and Hartford Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Ellington. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Windsor Locks via Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 57m.
The distance between Chicago and Ellington is 818 miles. The road distance is 912.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ellington without a car is to train which takes 20h 57m and costs $280 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Chicago to Ellington, including transfers.
Chicago to Ellington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Ellington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ellington is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $650 and takes 20h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $280 and takes 25h 22m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ellington, CT, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $220–550 and the journey takes 19h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Ellington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Ellington is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 6:41 AM in Chicago and 7:41 AM in Ellington.
Chicago to Ellington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ellington is 912 miles. It takes approximately 15h 16m to drive from Chicago to Ellington.
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