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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Emporia by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane ORD - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Emporiacar car
    5h 13m
    $76–366

  2. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Drive from Topeka Station to Emporiacar car
    10h 36m
    $170–345

  3. Drive 608.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Emporiacar car 608.5 mi
    10h 30m
    $112–161

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salina Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane plane ORD - SLN
    2. Drive from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Emporiacar car
    5h 53m
    $82–385

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane ORD - ICT
    2. Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Phillips 66 - Emporiabus bus
    6h 28m
    $194–711

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane MDW - ICT
    2. Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Phillips 66 - Emporiabus bus
    6h 2m
    $224–911

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Phillips 66 - Emporiabus bus
    8h 19m
    $160–736

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Phillips 66 - Emporiabus bus
    8h 41m
    $410–836

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) flights

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Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 596 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Emporia, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Emporia. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK), then drive to Emporia. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Emporia via Topeka Station in around 10h 36m.

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