There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Horseshoe Curve by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, 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 to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane ORD - JST
- Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Horseshoe Curvetaxi
4h 14m$122–400Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane ORD - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
6h 52m$76–362Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
13h 3m$169–357Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
15h 4m$106–166Drive 543 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Horseshoe Curvecar 543 mi
9h 21m$100–144Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
15h 37m$124–211
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Horseshoe Curve is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Horseshoe Curve is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 14m and costs $120 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Horseshoe Curve station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Horseshoe Curve station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
The distance between Chicago and Horseshoe Curve is 537 miles. The road distance is 546.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Horseshoe Curve without a car is to train which takes 13h 3m and costs $160 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Chicago to Horseshoe Curve, including transfers.
Chicago to Horseshoe Curve bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Horseshoe Curve train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Horseshoe Curve is to train which takes 13h 3m and costs $160 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 15h 4m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Horseshoe Curve, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Horseshoe Curve via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 13h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Horseshoe Curve via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Altoona Bus Station in around 15h 4m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Horseshoe Curve bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Chicago to Horseshoe Curve train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Horseshoe Curve is 546 miles. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from Chicago to Horseshoe Curve.
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