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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Manhattan by plane, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane ORD - MHK
    3h 48m
    $92–385

  2. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Drive from Topeka Station to Manhattancar car
    10h 34m
    $174–346

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus bus Greyhound US0180s
    15h 10m
    $113–207

  4. Drive 612.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Manhattancar car 612.6 mi
    10h 58m
    $112–162

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus bus Greyhound US0180s
    12h 35m
    $166–337

Chicago to Manhattan by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 525.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Manhattan, KS, USA?

American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Manhattan KS via St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 10m.

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