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How to get fromChicago to Ocean Cityby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 13 ways to get from Chicago to Ocean City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus
    8h 37m
    $176–627

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane plane ORD - ABE
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus
    10h 54m
    $100–451

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus 319
    21h 3m
    $145–266

  4. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    23h 20m
    $295–622

  5. Drive 806.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Ocean Citycar car 806.3 mi
    14h 7m
    $148–213

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MDW - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    8h 12m
    $150–442

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORD - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    8h 31m
    $110–592

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane MDW - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    9h 39m
    $150–911

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MDW - DCA
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    9h 43m
    $170–836

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ORD - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    10h 16m
    $182–1,494

  11. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane ORD - MDT
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    11h 18m
    $102–471

  12. Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic Citybus bus Greyhound US0320
    23h 30m
    $147–282

  13. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train Atlc
    29h 58m
    $351–723

Chicago to Ocean City by bus

Calendar16Weekly Buses
Duration21h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 926.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ocean City, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via Newark Penn Station, Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave in around 21h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Ocean City Transportation Center via Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Atlantic City Rail Terminal, and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave in around 23h 20m.

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