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

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There are 12 ways to get from Chicago to New Jersey by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ORD - EWR
    4h 25m
    $124–860

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    16h 25m
    $120–200

  3. Train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    20h 42m
    $259–1,115

  4. Drive  778.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Newarkcar car 778.8 mi
    12h 55m
    $143–206

  5. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    3. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    4h 49m
    $208–672

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ORD - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    5h 10m
    $138–572

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ORD - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    5h 8m
    $328–885

  8. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, line 412 bus

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MDW - PHL
    3. Take the bus from Vine St At 13Th St to Broadway At Jackson Stbus bus
    5h 4m
    $146–383

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, line 412 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORD - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Vine St At 13Th St to Broadway At Jackson Stbus bus
    5h 28m
    $126–233

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane plane ORD - ABE
    2. Take the bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stop to Newark Airportbus bus
    7h 17m
    $126–428

  11. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore to Newarkbus bus Ppb 3613
    23h 20m
    $161–319

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Cardinal
    27h 8m
    $300–700

Chicago to New Jersey by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar16Weekly Buses
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 740.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and New Jersey, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 16h 25m.

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