There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Harvard University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, 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 Boston Logan Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MDW - BOS
4h 37m$106–563Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane ORD - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
7h 10m$70–304Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
22h 23m$275–600Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
22h 40m$156–251Drive 978 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Harvard Universitycar 978 mi
16h 48m$179–258Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ORD - BOS
4h 57m$606–1,013Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane MDW - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
6h 31m$112–572Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane ORD - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
7h 5m$88–412Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane MDW - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
6h 47m$84–404
Chicago to Harvard University by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Harvard University is to fly and train which costs $65 - $310 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Harvard University is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Boston via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 23m.
The distance between Chicago and Harvard University is 883 miles. The road distance is 983.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Harvard University without a car is to train which takes 22h 23m and costs $270 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Chicago to Harvard University, including transfers.
Chicago to Harvard University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Harvard University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Harvard University is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 22h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 22h 40m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $270–600 and the journey takes 22h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Harvard University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Harvard University is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:06 PM in Chicago and 5:06 PM in Harvard University.
Chicago to Harvard University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Harvard University is 984 miles. It takes approximately 16h 48m to drive from Chicago to Harvard University.
There are 1769+ hotels available in Harvard University.