There are 6 ways to get from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Chicago by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly from Harrisburg International Airport
best- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MDT - ORD
2h 55m$119–628Taxi to Lancaster, fly
- Take the taxi from Harrisburg-Airport-MDT to Lancaster-Airport-LNStaxi
- Fly from Lancaster (LNS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LNS - ORD
3h 47m$147–411Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
17h 37m$226–482Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
17h 54m$121–202Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
22h 49m$122–244Drive 663.5 mi
- Drive from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Chicagocar 663.5 mi
10h 54m$122–175
Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Chicago by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Chicago is to bus which costs $120 - $210 and takes 17h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg International Airport and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 37m.
The distance between Harrisburg Airport (MDT) and Chicago is 614 miles. The road distance is 667.4 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 17h 37m and costs $220 - $490.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Chicago, including transfers.
Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $490 and takes 17h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 17h 54m.
What companies run services between Harrisburg Airport (MDT), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harrisburg International Airport to Chicago Union Station via S 2nd St & Chestnut St NB, Harrisburg, and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 17h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Lancaster to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
A-AAA Alpine Cab
- Phone
- +1 717-238-2020
Kenny's Cab Service
- Phone
- +1-717-433-3610
- Website
- kennyscabservice.com
Nana Taxi Services
- Phone
- +1 717-557-3714
- Website
- taxiharrisburgpa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Harrisburg Airport (MDT). It is currently 11:35 PM in Harrisburg Airport (MDT) and 10:35 PM in Chicago.
Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Chicago is 667 miles. It takes approximately 10h 54m to drive from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Chicago.
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