There are 5 ways to get from Hartford to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bangor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
2h 53m$65–116Drive 112.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hartford to Chicagocar 112.5 mi
1h 57m$21–30Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bangor Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 53m$70–96Taxi to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Hartford to Kalamazoo-Airport-AZOtaxi
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
2h 31m$144–359Taxi to South Bend, fly
- Take the taxi from Hartford to South-Bend-Airport-SBNtaxi
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
2h 40m$167–415
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hartford to Chicago is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Hartford to Chicago is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Hartford station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Bangor Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Hartford station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Bangor Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Hartford and Chicago is 127 miles. The road distance is 113.2 miles.
The best way to get from Hartford to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Hartford to Chicago, including transfers.
Hartford to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bangor Station.
Hartford to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bangor Station.
The best way to get from Hartford to Chicago is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Hartford, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bangor Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Bangor Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bangor Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bangor Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $110–160
Advance Cab
- Phone
- +1 269-925-2115
Advance Cab
- Phone
- +1 269-925-2115
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More Questions & Answers
Hartford to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Hartford. It is currently 1:01 AM in Hartford and 12:01 AM in Chicago.
Hartford to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hartford to Chicago is 113 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Hartford to Chicago.
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