What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Southbury?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Southbury is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Southbury?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Southbury is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 49m and costs $190 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Southbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Southbury. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Heritage Rd @ Pomperaug Woods via 8 Av/W 31 St, New York, Church St @ Chapel St and Waterbury Green @ North Main. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Southbury?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Southbury. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Meriden via Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 32m.

How far is it from Chicago to Southbury?

The distance between Chicago and Southbury is 824 miles. The road distance is 855.5 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Southbury without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Southbury without a car is to train which takes 23h 32m and costs $250 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Southbury?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Chicago to Southbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Southbury bus from?

Chicago to Southbury bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Southbury train from?

Chicago to Southbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Chicago to Southbury?

The best way to get from Chicago to Southbury is to train which takes 23h 32m and costs $250 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 26h 32m.

Where does the Chicago to Southbury bus arrive?

Chicago to Southbury bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Southbury?

Southbury is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 2:01 PM in Chicago and 3:01 PM in Southbury.

Where does the Chicago to Southbury train arrive?

Chicago to Southbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Southbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Southbury is 855 miles. It takes approximately 14h 8m to drive from Chicago to Southbury.

Where can I stay near Southbury?

There are 83+ hotels available in Southbury.

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Southbury by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tweed-New Haven Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN)plane ORD - HVN
2. Take the taxi from New-Haven-Airport-HVN to Southburytaxi
4h 49m
$198–650
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bradley International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane ORD - BDL
2. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to E Main St @ Phoenix Stbus
7h 40m
$86–449
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from Springfield to Meridentrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
23h 32m
$251–557
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus
3. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to W Main St @ Waterbury Greenbus 229
26h 32m
$168–263
Drive 850.5 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Southburycar 850.5 mi
14h 8m
$156–225
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane MDW - BDL
2. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to E Main St @ Phoenix Stbus
7h 26m
$116–619
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ORD - LGA
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Bridgeporttrain
3. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
9h 10m
$162–608
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MDW - LGA
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Bridgeporttrain
3. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
8h 55m
$232–708
Train via New York
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
25h 25m
$276–604

Chicago to Southbury by train and bus (Amtrak)

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23h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 818.9 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Southbury, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Heritage Rd @ Pomperaug Woods via Springfield, Meriden, State St @ Meriden Transit Center, E Main St @ Phoenix St, and Waterbury Green @ North Main in around 23h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Heritage Rd @ Pomperaug Woods via New York Midtown, 8 Av/W 31 St, 8 Av/W 41 St, New York, New Haven, Church St @ Chapel St, W Main St @ Waterbury Green, and Waterbury Green @ North Main in around 26h 32m.

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