There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Jamaica by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MDW - LGA
4h 17m$206–658Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane ORD - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain
7h 8m$104–482Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
17h 28m$129–208Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
20h 35m$265–578Drive 799.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Jamaicacar 799.4 mi
13h 32m$146–211Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ORD - JFK
4h 18m$322–864Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ORD - LGA
4h 40m$136–558Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ORD - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
5h 8m$148–893Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MKE - LGA
5h 58m$178–867Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDW - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
6h 12m$170–988Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Baltimore to New Yorkbus Ppb 8724 / ...
22h 58m$160–312
Chicago to Jamaica by bus and train (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Jamaica is to bus which costs $120 - $210 and takes 17h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Jamaica is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $200 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Jamaica. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at New York Midtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Jamaica. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Jamaica via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.
The distance between Chicago and Jamaica is 747 miles. The road distance is 804.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Jamaica without a car is to bus which takes 17h 28m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Chicago to Jamaica, including transfers.
Chicago to Jamaica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Jamaica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Jamaica is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $200 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 17h 28m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 20h 35m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Jamaica, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown twice daily. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 17h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Jamaica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Jamaica is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:01 PM in Chicago and 2:01 PM in Jamaica.
Chicago to Jamaica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Jamaica is 804 miles. It takes approximately 13h 32m to drive from Chicago to Jamaica.
There are 3231+ hotels available in Jamaica.




