There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Pittsburgh, Pa by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane ORD - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Plbus
4h 50mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0164
10h 25m$70–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
9h 25m$120–280Drive 460 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Pittsburgh, Pacar 460 mi
7h 36m$84–122Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane MDW - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Plbus
4h 28mFly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane ORD - JST
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 29m$86–378Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Morgantown Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW)plane ORD - MGW
- Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
6h 2m$74–347
Chicago to Pittsburgh, Pa by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Pittsburgh, Pa is to bus which costs $70 - $120 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Pittsburgh, Pa is to fly and bus which takes 6h 2m and costs $70 - $350.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Chicago and Pittsburgh, Pa is 456 miles. The road distance is 462.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Pittsburgh, Pa without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Chicago to Pittsburgh, Pa, including transfers.
Chicago to Pittsburgh, Pa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Pittsburgh, Pa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Pittsburgh, Pa is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 10h 25m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Pittsburgh, Pa, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–280 and the journey takes 9h 25m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 412-442-2000
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Pittsburgh, Pa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Pittsburgh, Pa is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:21 PM in Chicago and 5:21 PM in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Chicago to Pittsburgh, Pa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Pittsburgh, Pa is 463 miles. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Chicago to Pittsburgh, Pa.
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