There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Manheim by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Harrisburg International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane ORD - MDT
4h 13m$138–455Fly to Lancaster
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane ORD - LNS
4h 5m$88–390Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
16h 37m$285–536Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
20h 43m$130–210Drive 685.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Manheimcar 685.2 mi
11h 14m$125–181
Chicago to Manheim by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Manheim is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Manheim is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $85 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Manheim. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Manheim via Harrisburg Transportation Center, Hershey Med Ctr and Transfer Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Manheim station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.
The distance between Chicago and Manheim is 638 miles. The road distance is 689.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Manheim without a car is to train which takes 16h 37m and costs $280 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Chicago to Manheim, including transfers.
Chicago to Manheim bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Manheim train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Manheim is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $130 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $550 and takes 16h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 20h 43m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Manheim, PA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Manheim via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Elizabethtown Amtrak Station in around 16h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Manheim bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Manheim is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:13 PM in Chicago and 4:13 PM in Manheim.
Chicago to Manheim train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Manheim is 689 miles. It takes approximately 11h 14m to drive from Chicago to Manheim.
There are 202+ hotels available in Manheim.




