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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Hartford by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane MDW - BDL
    4h 24m
    $104–509

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane ORD - BDL
    4h 54m
    $78–399

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Hartford Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2610
    20h 35m
    $154–253

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    20h 51m
    $311–614

  5. Drive 889.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Hartfordcar car 889.6 mi
    14h 52m
    $163–235

  6. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus bus
    25h 44m
    $180–383

Chicago to Hartford by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration20h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 798.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Hartford, CT, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Hartford Union Station via New York Midtown in around 20h 35m.

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