There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Maxwell by plane, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus
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 North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane ORD - LBF
6h 52m$118–440Train, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to McCook Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Drive from McCook Station to Maxwellcar
15h 46m$441–678Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to North Plattebus Greyhound US0123S
17h 18m$189–265Drive 727.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Maxwellcar 727.9 mi
11h 44m$125–180Fly to Kearney Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane ORD - EAR
- Take the bus from Kearney to North Plattebus
6h 56m$154–436
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Maxwell is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Maxwell is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $110 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Maxwell. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at North Platte via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 18m.
The distance between Chicago and Maxwell is 695 miles. The road distance is 732.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Maxwell without a car is to bus which takes 17h 18m and costs $180 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Chicago to Maxwell, including transfers.
Chicago to Maxwell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Maxwell is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $110 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $270 and takes 17h 18m.
Chicago to Maxwell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at North Platte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Maxwell is 732 miles. It takes approximately 11h 44m to drive from Chicago to Maxwell.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Maxwell, NE, USA?
United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to North Platte once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 17h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Fort Dodge, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Omaha, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Kansas City, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Milwaukee, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Des Moines, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Cedar Rapids, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to McCook Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $430–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to North Platte
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kearney to North Platte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- Greyhound
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