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

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There are 9 ways to get from Elizabethtown to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MDT - ORD
    5h 17m
    $119–668

  2. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SCE - ORD
    6h 43m
    $73–331

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    16h 45m
    $235–492

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    17h 49m
    $126–231

  5. Drive 672.9 mi

    1. Drive from Elizabethtown to Chicagocar car 672.9 mi
    11h 4m
    $123–178

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

    1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    5h 48m
    $173–434

  7. Line 18 bus to Lancaster, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to Queen St. Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lancaster (LNS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LNS - ORD
    6h 44m

  8. Train, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    7h 2m
    $174–1,011

  9. Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    22h 44m
    $127–254

Elizabethtown to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration16h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 637.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Elizabethtown, PA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 16h 45m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–220 and the journey takes 16h 30m.

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