There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Chicago by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Indianapolis Bus Stationbus Cincinnati
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
6h 27m$44–105Drive 231.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dublin to Chicagocar 231.2 mi
4h 6m$43–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Connersville Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 33m$89–180Taxi, bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Dublin to Richmond, INtaxi
- Take the bus from Richmond, IN to Decatur, INbus
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FWA - ORD
5h 35m$103–355Train to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Connersville Station to Indianapolistrain
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
6h 29m$459–1,173Train to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Connersville Station to Indianapolistrain
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
6h 5m$84–403Taxi, bus, line 08 bus to Dayton, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Dublin to Richmond, INtaxi
- Take the bus from Richmond, IN to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Northwest Hub to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B.bus
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
6h 37m$68–404Taxi, bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the taxi from Dublin to Liberty, INtaxi
- Take the bus from Liberty, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
6h 55m$168–447
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Chicago is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Chicago is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Connersville Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Dublin and Chicago is 277 miles. The road distance is 232.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dublin to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Dublin to Chicago, including transfers.
Dublin to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Richmond station.
Dublin to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Connersville Station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Chicago is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Dublin, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Dublin to Chicago Union Station via Richmond and Indianapolis Union Station in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Connersville Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 7h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Connersville Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Connersville Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Connersville Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Indianapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Richmond, IN to Decatur, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Richmond, IN to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Liberty, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 937-425-8300
- [email protected]
- Website
- i-riderta.org
Bus from Northwest Hub to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B.
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- i-riderta.org
- Children 0-12
- $0
- Seniors 65+ and disabled
- $1
- Regular 13+
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $8–11
Depot Taxi
- Phone
- +1-765-488-1890
Depot Taxi
- Phone
- +1-765-488-1890
Depot Taxi
- Phone
- +1-765-488-1890
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Indianapolis Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Dublin. It is currently 10:38 PM in Dublin and 9:38 PM in Chicago.
Dublin to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Chicago is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Dublin to Chicago.
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