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How to get fromChicago to Pittsburgby plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Pittsburg by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ORD - JLN
    2. Take the taxi from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    4h 10m
    $88–375

  2. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Nevada, MObus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nevada, MO to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    11h 59m
    $216–392

  3. Train, bus, taxi via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Joplin Bus Station to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    12h 5m
    $166–320

  4. Drive 593.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Pittsburgcar car 593.3 mi
    10h 25m
    $109–157

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ORD - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Joplin, MO to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    6h 55m
    $190–610

  6. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Joplin Bus Station to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    6h 46m
    $114–421

  7. Train, bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Joplin to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    12h 18m
    $211–397

  8. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Joplin Bus Station to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    13h 14m
    $127–221

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

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Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Pittsburg, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Pittsburg. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN), then take the taxi to Pittsburg. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kansas City, walk to On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound, take the line 201 bus to On 12Th At Charlotte Eastbound Nearside, walk to Kansas City, take the bus to Nevada, MO, then take the taxi to Pittsburg.

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