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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Halifax by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Lancaster, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane plane ORD - LNS
    2. Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Halifaxcar car
    5h 1m
    $76–380

  2. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane ORD - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Market Square Transfer Center to Market St & 3rd Stbus bus
    6h 3m
    $70–369

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train Pennsylvanian
    17h 28m
    $237–487

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    17h 33m
    $129–213

  5. Drive 646.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Halifaxcar car 646.7 mi
    10h 58m
    $118–171

  6. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 2m
    $78–373

  7. Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    22h 8m
    $128–245

Chicago to Halifax by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 689.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Halifax, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Market St & 3rd St via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Harrisburg, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 17h 28m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–220 and the journey takes 15h 55m.

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