There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Groton by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane MDW - MHT
- Take the taxi from Manchester-Airport-MHT to Grotontaxi
4h 22m$272–765Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MDW - BOS
- Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain
6h 39m$148–691Train
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Porter to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
24h 21m$583–890Bus, Route 3
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Tyngsboro, MAbus
27h 20m$264–388Drive 945.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Grotoncar 945.6 mi
17h 20m$162–234Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane ORD - MHT
- Take the taxi from Manchester-Airport-MHT to Grotontaxi
4h 57m$238–555Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ORD - BOS
- Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain
6h 58m$578–1,041
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Manchester Airport (MHT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Groton is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 17h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Groton is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 22m and costs $270 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Groton. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Tyngsboro, MA via Newark Penn Station and Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Groton. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Ayer via South Station and Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 21m.
The distance between Chicago and Groton is 879 miles. The road distance is 951.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Groton without a car is to train which takes 24h 21m and costs $550 - $900.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Chicago to Groton, including transfers.
Chicago to Groton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Groton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Groton is to train which takes 24h 21m and costs $550 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus and Route 3, which costs $260 - $390 and takes 27h 20m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Groton, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Groton via Boston, South Station, Porter, Porter, and Ayer in around 24h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Groton via Newark Penn Station, Boston, Boston South Buses, and Tyngsboro, MA in around 27h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Porter to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
Train from North Station to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
Train from North Station to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-639-8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boston Express
Bus from Boston South Buses to Tyngsboro, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Manchester Taxi
- Phone
- +1 603-623-2222
Manchester Taxi
- Phone
- +1 603-623-2222
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Groton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Groton is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:52 PM in Chicago and 5:52 PM in Groton.
Chicago to Groton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Groton is 951 miles. It takes approximately 17h 20m to drive from Chicago to Groton.
There are 55+ hotels available in Groton.









