There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Palmyra by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Harrisburg International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane ORD - MDT
4h 7m$112–420Train (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 38m$280–545Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
18h 47m$130–214Drive 672.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Palmyracar 672.1 mi
11h 9m$123–178Fly to Lancaster
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane ORD - LNS
4h 34m$142–460Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
23h 22m$130–246
Chicago to Palmyra by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Palmyra is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Palmyra is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $110 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Palmyra. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Palmyra Sq via Harrisburg Transportation Center and Hershey Med Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Palmyra 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 38m.
The distance between Chicago and Palmyra is 629 miles. The road distance is 676 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Palmyra without a car is to train which takes 16h 38m and costs $280 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Chicago to Palmyra, including transfers.
Chicago to Palmyra bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Palmyra train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Palmyra is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $110 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $550 and takes 16h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 18h 47m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Palmyra, 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 Palmyra via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Elizabethtown Amtrak Station in around 16h 38m.
- 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
- $90–440
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
- $100–480
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
- $85–180
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Palmyra bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Palmyra is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 8:33 AM in Chicago and 9:33 AM in Palmyra.
Chicago to Palmyra train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Palmyra is 676 miles. It takes approximately 11h 9m to drive from Chicago to Palmyra.
There are 118+ hotels available in Palmyra.






