There are 11 ways to get from Illinois to Connecticut by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bradley International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane ORD - BDL
4h 41m$84–439Train
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Bridgeporttrain
22h 13m$271–578Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
23h 21m$156–250Drive 839.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Bridgeportcar 839.7 mi
14h 12m$154–222Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane MDW - BDL
4h 28m$114–609Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ORD - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamfordtrain
5h 27m$146–580Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MDW - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamfordtrain
5h 13m$216–680Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ORD - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamfordtrain
6h 5m$338–891Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ORD - EWR
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 9m$152–1,433Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport, line 971 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane ORD - HPN
- Take the bus from Main St @ South Broadway to Main St @ Atlantic Stbus
6h 47m$92–462Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore to New Yorkbus
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain
24h 21m$182–317
Illinois to Connecticut by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Connecticut is to bus which costs $150 - $250 and takes 23h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Connecticut is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Connecticut. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Bridgeport Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Illinois station to Connecticut. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Bridgeport via Croton-Harmon and 125th Street - Harlem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 13m.
The distance between Illinois and Connecticut is 818 miles. The road distance is 844.6 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Connecticut without a car is to train which takes 22h 13m and costs $270 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Illinois to Connecticut, including transfers.
Illinois to Connecticut bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois to Connecticut train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Connecticut is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $80 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 22h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 23h 21m.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Connecticut, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Bridgeport via Croton-Harmon and 125th Street - Harlem in around 22h 13m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Illinois to Connecticut bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Connecticut is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 1:58 PM in Illinois and 2:58 PM in Connecticut.
Illinois to Connecticut train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Connecticut is 845 miles. It takes approximately 14h 12m to drive from Illinois to Connecticut.
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