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There are 5 ways to get from Fairbury to Chicago by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Fairbury to Lincoln-Airport-LNKcar car
    2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LNK - ORD
    4h 1m
    $85–454

  2. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Fairbury to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHK - ORD
    4h 32m
    $69–310

  3. Drive, bus (Greyhound)

    1. Drive from Fairbury to Lincoln Bus Depotcar car
    2. Take the bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    12h 56m
    $88–169

  4. Drive 585.9 mi

    1. Drive from Fairbury to Chicagocar car 585.9 mi
    9h 57m
    $107–155

  5. Drive to Salina Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Fairbury to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)car car
    2. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SLN - ORD
    4h 49m
    $73–325

Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 555 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Fairbury, NE, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fairbury to Chicago. However, you can drive to Lincoln-Airport-LNK airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, then take the subway to Jackson-Blue. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fairbury to Chicago Bus Station via Lincoln Bus Depot in around 12h 56m.

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