There are 9 ways to get from Illinois to Long Island by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ORD - LGA
3h 49m$132–555Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane ORD - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain
6h 53m$102–476Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
20h 36m$250–546Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus FlixBus N2640
21h 25m$150–227Drive 793.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Brooklyncar 793.8 mi
13h 23m$145–210Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MDW - LGA
3h 34m$202–655Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ORD - JFK
4h 4m$312–855Fly 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 Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
5h 3m$146–886Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Baltimore to New Yorkbus Ppb 8724 / ...
22h 37m$166–273
Illinois to Long Island by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Long Island is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Long Island is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $200 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Cherry St/Jackson St via Madison St/Pike St and Grand St/Fdr Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Illinois station to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 36m.
The distance between Illinois and Long Island is 754 miles. The road distance is 798.5 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 20h 36m and costs $250 - $550.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Illinois to Long Island, including transfers.
Illinois to Long Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Long Island is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 20h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 21h 25m.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 20h 12m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Illinois to Long Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York City Chinatown station.
Long Island is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 6:34 PM in Illinois and 7:34 PM in Long Island.
Illinois to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Long Island is 798 miles. It takes approximately 13h 23m to drive from Illinois to Long Island.
There are 95+ hotels available in Long Island.