There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane MDW - PIT
2h 54m$78–465Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0164
11h 31m$70–140Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
10h 31m$150–320Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago to Pittsburgh-PIT450.8 mi
7h 24mDrive 450.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT)car 450.8 mi
7h 24m$83–119Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane ORD - PIT
3h 21m$382–1,205Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640
13h 5m$88–155
Chicago to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) is to subway and fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $75 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT). However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Pittsburgh International Airport via East Busway + Penn Station C and Liberty Ave + Tito Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
The distance between Chicago and Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) is 413 miles. The road distance is 453.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) without a car is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs $150 - $320.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Chicago to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT), including transfers.
Chicago to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs $150 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 11h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $380 - $1,200 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Pittsburgh Airport (PIT), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–320 and the journey takes 9h 25m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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
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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago to Pittsburgh-PIT
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 8:58 AM in Chicago and 9:58 AM in Pittsburgh Airport (PIT).
Chicago to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) is 453 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Chicago to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT).
There are 755+ hotels available in Pittsburgh Airport (PIT).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago and Pittsburgh Airport (PIT). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.