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 10m$138–415Fly to Lancaster
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane ORD - LNS
4h 4m$78–350Train (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$449–695Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the bus from Hacc to Transfer Stationbus Commute King A
20h 43m$130–188Drive 685.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Manheimcar 685.2 mi
11h 13m$125–181
Chicago to Manheim by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Manheim is to bus which costs $130 - $190 and takes 20h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Manheim is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $75 - $350.
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 Amtrak, Hacc 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 $440 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 10m 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 10m and costs $130 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $700 and takes 16h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $190 and takes 20h 43m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Manheim, PA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines 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
- $55–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 717 274 3664
- Website
- Lebanon Transit
Bus from Hacc to Transfer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Lebanon Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Manheim bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Manheim is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 2:38 AM in Chicago and 3:38 AM 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 13m to drive from Chicago to Manheim.
There are 174+ hotels available in Manheim.