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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Elmhurst by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ORD - LGA
    3h 48m
    $132–555

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    20h 30m
    $152–228

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    20h 54m
    $236–554

  4. Drive  795.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Elmhurstcar car 795.6 mi
    13h 24m
    $146–210

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    3h 34m
    $202–655

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ORD - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Woodsidetrain train
    4h 59m
    $146–889

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ORD - JFK
    5h 4m
    $324–867

  8. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MKE - LGA
    5h 18m
    $163–863

  9. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore to New Yorkbus bus Ppb 8724 / ...
    23h 6m
    $168–274

Chicago to Elmhurst by bus and train (Flixbus)

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration20h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 749.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown twice daily. Tickets cost $140–230 and the journey takes 20h 10m.

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