There are 12 ways to get from Chicago to Kennett Square by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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 O'Hare International Airport to Lancaster, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane ORD - LNS
- Take the taxi from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Kennett Squaretaxi
4h 55m$238–565Drive 728.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Kennett Squarecar 728.9 mi
12h 15m$133–193Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain Carolinian / ...
19h 24m$272–1,166Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
20h 29m$191–279Fly 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 Wilmingtontrain
5h 11m$210–1,004Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORD - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain
5h 35m$190–854Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MDW - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Wilmingtontrain
5h 35m$200–982Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORD - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain
5h 55m$220–1,587Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MDW - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain
5h 49m$210–1,437Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane ORD - MDT
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Downingtown Amtraktrain
6h 59m$136–462Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
22h 52m$192–278Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wilmingtontrain Cardinal
25h 59m$312–670
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lancaster (LNS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Kennett Square is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Kennett Square is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 55m and costs $230 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Kennett Square station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Wilmington Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Kennett Square. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Wilmington via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 24m.
The distance between Chicago and Kennett Square is 681 miles. The road distance is 733.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Kennett Square without a car is to train via Washington which takes 19h 24m and costs $270 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Chicago to Kennett Square, including transfers.
Chicago to Kennett Square bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Kennett Square train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Kennett Square is to train via Washington which takes 19h 24m and costs $270 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Baltimore, which costs $190 - $280 and takes 20h 29m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kennett Square, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Kennett Square via Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Wilmington in around 19h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kennett Square via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Wilmington Bus Station in around 20h 29m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- 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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Kennett Square bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Kennett Square is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:52 AM in Chicago and 4:52 AM in Kennett Square.
Chicago to Kennett Square train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Kennett Square is 733 miles. It takes approximately 12h 15m to drive from Chicago to Kennett Square.
There are 171+ hotels available in Kennett Square.





