There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Hartford by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 33m$102–194Drive 282.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Hartfordcar 282.4 mi
4h 55m$52–75Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
6h 21m$91–134Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
3h 29m$328–775Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
3h 14m$132–625Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MKE - STL
4h 47m$564–990
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Hartford is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Hartford is to subway and fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Hartford station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Hartford station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Alton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Chicago and Hartford is 265 miles. The road distance is 284 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Hartford without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Chicago to Hartford, including transfers.
Chicago to Hartford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Hartford is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 6h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $320 - $800 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Hartford, Madison County, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Hartford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Hartford is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Chicago to Hartford.
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