There are 10 ways to get from Harvard University to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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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
5h$85–432Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PVD - ORD
7h 30m$78–373Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
23h 26m$151–252Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
23h 40m$272–602Drive 977.7 mi
- Drive from Harvard University to Chicagocar 977.7 mi
16h 47m$179–258Fly 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 21m$605–1,012Bus 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
6h 25m$111–571Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MHT - ORD
6h 59m$101–481Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PVD - MDW
7h 7m$88–423Fly Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BOS - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
7h 31m$677–1,971
Harvard University to Chicago by foot, subway, and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Chicago is to bus which costs $150 - $260 and takes 23h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h and costs $85 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.
The distance between Harvard University and Chicago is 882 miles. The road distance is 983.4 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 23h 26m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Harvard University to Chicago, including transfers.
Harvard University to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Harvard University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h and costs $85 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 23h 26m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 23h 40m.
What companies run services between Harvard University, 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, you can take a vehicle from Harvard University to Chicago Bus Station via Harvard, South Station, Boston, and New York Midtown in around 23h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Harvard University to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Chicago is 1h behind Harvard University. It is currently 6:48 AM in Harvard University and 5:48 AM in Chicago.
Harvard University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard University to Chicago is 983 miles. It takes approximately 16h 47m to drive from Harvard University to Chicago.
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