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How to get fromCranford to Chicagoby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Cranford to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    4h 58m
    $144–890

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    18h 25m
    $113–202

  3. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    22h 25m
    $253–1,129

  4. Drive 776.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cranford to Chicagocar car 776.3 mi
    13h 2m
    $142–205

  5. Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from North Ave At Forest St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    5h 39m
    $214–685

  6. Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from North Ave At Forest St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    5h 59m
    $144–585

  7. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cranford to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    4. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    5h 56m
    $331–895

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    6h 1m
    $166–988

  9. Bus, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cranford, NJ to NYC - 43th St & Madison Avebus bus
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HPN - ORD
    7h 28m
    $148–620

  10. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from North Ave At Forest St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 113
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 58m
    $139–292

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 44m
    $303–710

Cranford to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar15Weekly Buses
Duration18h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 748.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Cranford, NJ, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–190 and the journey takes 16h 20m.

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