There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the train from Exeter Station to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOS - MDW
5h 57m$106–476Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Exeter Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
24h 37m$286–632Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
30h 31m$186–322Drive 982.2 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Chicagocar 982.2 mi
18h 11m$180–259Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Exeter Station to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BOS - ORD
6h 18m$621–936Train to Portland, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Exeter Station to Portlandtrain
- Fly from Portland (PWM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PWM - MDW
6h 50m$123–600Train to Portland, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Exeter Station to Portlandtrain
- Fly from Portland (PWM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PWM - ORD
7h 21m$108–480Train, bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Exeter Station to Bostontrain
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MHT - MDW
7h 35m$146–701Train, bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Exeter Station to Bostontrain
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MHT - ORD
8h 9m$126–601Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Take the train from Exeter Station to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BOS - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
8h 28m$693–1,995
Exeter to Chicago by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Chicago is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 18h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Chicago is to train and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $100 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Dover Transportation Center and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Portsmouth Bus Stop and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Exeter Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 37m.
The distance between Exeter and Chicago is 927 miles. The road distance is 987.9 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 24h 37m and costs $280 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Exeter to Chicago, including transfers.
Exeter to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portsmouth Bus Stop station.
Exeter to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Exeter Station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Chicago is to train which takes 24h 37m and costs $280 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $330 and takes 30h 31m.
What companies run services between Exeter, NH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Exeter Station to Chicago Union Station via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 24h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter Station to Chicago Bus Station via Dover, Dover Transportation Center, Hanover Station, Portsmouth Bus Stop, and New York Midtown in around 30h 31m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Portland to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Portland to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Monday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exeter Station to Woburn Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exeter Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exeter Station to Woburn Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exeter Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exeter Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exeter Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exeter Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exeter Station to Woburn Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Chicago is 1h behind Exeter. It is currently 6:14 PM in Exeter and 5:14 PM in Chicago.
Exeter to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Chicago is 988 miles. It takes approximately 18h 11m to drive from Exeter to Chicago.
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