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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Ellsworth by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly, 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
    6h 14m
    $88–490

  2. 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, ME to Ellsworth, Mainebus bus
    28h 48m
    $617–948

  3. Bus via Brook Park

    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, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bangor - Concord Coach to Ellsworth City Hallbus bus
    29h 6m
    $212–384

  4. Drive  1,141.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Ellsworthcar car 1,141.8 mi
    20h 49m
    $209–301

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bangor - Concord Coach to Ellsworth City Hallbus bus
    32h 29m
    $223–391

Chicago to Ellsworth by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$617Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,022.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ellsworth City Hall via Cleveland Bus Station, Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, and Bangor - Concord Coach in around 29h 6m.

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