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How to get fromHartford to Chicagoby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Hartford to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BDL - MDW
    4h 24m
    $74–388

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BDL - ORD
    4h 58m
    $64–328

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2610
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    20h 35m
    $148–259

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    21h 23m
    $308–616

  5. Drive 889 mi

    1. Drive from Hartford to Chicagocar car 889 mi
    14h 50m
    $163–235

  6. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 14m
    $173–383

Hartford to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration20h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 798.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hartford Union Station to Chicago Bus Station via New York Midtown in around 20h 35m.

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