There are 5 ways to get from Ellington to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BDL - MDW
3h 26m$159–526Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BDL - ORD
3h 45m$139–436Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
20h 17m$317–665Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
26h 7m$177–283Drive 906.5 mi
- Drive from Ellington to Chicagocar 906.5 mi
15h 14m$166–239
Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ellington to Chicago is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ellington to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $150 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Ellington to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Windsor Ave @ Windermere Ave and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Hartford Union Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Ellington to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 17m.
The distance between Ellington and Chicago is 803 miles. The road distance is 911.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ellington to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 20h 17m and costs $310 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Ellington to Chicago, including transfers.
Ellington to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Hartford Union Station.
Ellington to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Ellington to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 20h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 26h 7m.
What companies run services between Ellington, CT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $220–550 and the journey takes 19h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Hartford Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Ellington to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Chicago is 1h behind Ellington. It is currently 11:40 PM in Ellington and 10:40 PM in Chicago.
Ellington to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ellington to Chicago is 912 miles. It takes approximately 15h 14m to drive from Ellington to Chicago.
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