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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Johnstown by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane ORD - JST
    3h 50m
    $72–353

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    11h 57m
    $168–354

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    13h 45m
    $82–155

  4. Drive 520.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Johnstowncar car 520.6 mi
    8h 55m
    $95–138

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane MDW - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 1m
    $96–505

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane ORD - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 27m
    $406–1,255

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    14h 31m
    $100–185

Chicago to Johnstown by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 11h 57m.

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