There are 10 ways to get from Connecticut to Illinois by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BDL - MDW
4h 34m$84–438Fly Bradley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BDL - ORD
4h 53m$64–348Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
21h 48m$245–583Bus
- Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0255s
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
23h 56m$159–244Drive 839.6 mi
- Drive from Bridgeport to Chicagocar 839.6 mi
14h 9m$154–222Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LGA - ORD
5h 43m$145–579Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LGA - MDW
5h 34m$215–679Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JFK - ORD
6h 19m$337–890Fly Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane HPN - ORD
6h 22m$102–562Train, bus
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
26h 15m$164–282
Connecticut to Illinois by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Connecticut to Illinois is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Connecticut to Illinois is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $80 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Connecticut to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Bridgeport Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Connecticut station to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Bridgeport Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 48m.
The distance between Connecticut and Illinois is 804 miles. The road distance is 844.5 miles.
The best way to get from Connecticut to Illinois without a car is to train which takes 21h 48m and costs $240 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Connecticut to Illinois, including transfers.
Connecticut to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.
Connecticut to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bridgeport Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Connecticut to Illinois is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $80 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 21h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 23h 56m.
What companies run services between Connecticut, USA and Illinois, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 21h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Connecticut to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Illinois is 1h behind Connecticut. It is currently 5:33 PM in Connecticut and 4:33 PM in Illinois.
Connecticut to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Connecticut to Illinois is 845 miles. It takes approximately 14h 9m to drive from Connecticut to Illinois.
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