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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Lowell by subway, plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDW - BOS
    3. Take the train from Anderson/Woburn to Lowelltrain train
    5h 45m
    $114–572

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane MDW - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Back Baytrain train
    3. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain train
    7h 56m
    $88–415

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain train Lowell Line
    23h 31m
    $279–610

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus bus
    24h 15m
    $153–262

  5. Drive 961.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lowellcar car 961.9 mi
    17h 37m
    $176–254

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ORD - BOS
    2. Take the train from Anderson/Woburn to Lowelltrain train
    6h 5m
    $614–1,022

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane MDW - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain train
    7h 50m
    $116–583

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane ORD - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain train
    8h 25m
    $92–423

Chicago to Lowell by train and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 896.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lowell, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Lowell via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 23h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Newark Penn Station and Boston in around 24h 15m.

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