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How to get fromChicago to Wilkes-Barreby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Wilkes-Barre by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane ORD - AVP
    4h 3m
    $132–490

  2. Fly to Lancaster, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane plane ORD - LNS
    2. Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Wilkes-Barrecar car
    5h 58m
    $86–392

  3. Train, bus via Syracuse

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0215
    18h 8m
    $256–507

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pabus bus 770
    19h 40m
    $149–275

  5. Drive 684.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Wilkes-Barrecar car 684.4 mi
    11h 13m
    $125–181

  6. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pabus bus 770
    24h 15m
    $149–307

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Wilkes-Barrebus bus Philadelphia
    30h 21m
    $395–776

Chicago to Wilkes-Barre by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 658.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wilkes Barre, Pa via Harrisburg, Pa in around 19h 40m.

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