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How to get fromDes Plaines to New Jerseyby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Des Plaines to New Jersey by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ORD - EWR
    3h 33m
    $121–855

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    19h 26m
    $135–236

  3. Train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    22h 26m
    $309–1,208

  4. Drive 796.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Newarkcar car 796.5 mi
    13h 19m
    $146–210

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ORD - LGA
    4h 32m
    $215–667

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ORD - JFK
    4h 29m
    $326–880

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORD - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train
    4h 45m
    $133–245

  8. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    5h 50m
    $211–577

  9. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Washington
    24h 49m
    $157–338

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Cardinal
    28h 51m
    $367–758

Des Plaines to New Jersey by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration19h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 725.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and New Jersey, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–230 and the journey takes 16h 25m.

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