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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Ellsworth by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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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 11m
    $74–410

  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
    $614–943

  3. 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
    31h 59m
    $228–396

  4. Drive  1,141.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Ellsworthcar car 1,141.8 mi
    20h 49m
    $196–282

Chicago to Ellsworth by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$614Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,022.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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 New York Midtown, Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, and Bangor - Concord Coach in around 31h 59m.

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