There are 9 ways to get from Framingham to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, 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.
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOS - MDW
4h 56m$96–464Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Back Bay to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PVD - ORD
7h 36m$75–370Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Framingham Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
21h 47m$240–600Bus
- Take the bus from Framingham to Springfield Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
26h 45m$172–273Drive 961.8 mi
- Drive from Framingham to Chicagocar 961.8 mi
16h 28m$176–254Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BOS - ORD
5h 13m$611–914Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MHT - MDW
7h 7m$134–678Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Back Bay to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PVD - MDW
7h 29m$95–450Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Framingham Amtrak to Springfieldtrain
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BDL - MDW
7h 46m$105–492
Framingham to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Framingham to Chicago is to train and fly which costs $75 - $370 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Framingham to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $95 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Framingham to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Framingham and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Springfield Union Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Framingham Amtrak and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 47m.
The distance between Framingham and Chicago is 898 miles. The road distance is 967.4 miles.
The best way to get from Framingham to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 21h 47m and costs $240 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Framingham to Chicago, including transfers.
Framingham to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Framingham station.
Framingham to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Framingham Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Framingham to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $95 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 21h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 26h 45m.
What companies run services between Framingham, MA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Framingham Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–600 and the journey takes 21h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
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 Framingham Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Framingham Amtrak to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Framingham to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Framingham to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Framingham. It is currently 7:57 AM in Framingham and 6:57 AM in Chicago.
Framingham to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Framingham to Chicago is 967 miles. It takes approximately 16h 28m to drive from Framingham to Chicago.
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