What is the cheapest way to get from Illinois to Maine?

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Maine is to bus via Brook Park which costs $170 - $360 and takes 24h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Illinois to Maine?

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Maine is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $120 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Maine?

No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Maine. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Congress St + Center St via Cleveland Bus Station, Boston, MA - South Station and Portland Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 46m.

How far is it from Illinois to Maine?

The distance between Illinois and Maine is 909 miles. The road distance is 1041.5 miles.

How do I travel from Illinois to Maine without a car?

The best way to get from Illinois to Maine without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 43m and costs $350 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Illinois to Maine?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Illinois to Maine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Maine bus from?

Illinois to Maine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Illinois to Maine?

The best way to get from Illinois to Maine is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Brook Park, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 24h 46m.

Where does the Illinois to Maine bus arrive?

Illinois to Maine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Illinois and Maine?

Maine is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 8:45 AM in Illinois and 9:45 AM in Maine.

Can I drive from Illinois to Maine?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Maine is 1042 miles. It takes approximately 19h 16m to drive from Illinois to Maine.

Where can I stay near Maine?

There are 378+ hotels available in Maine.

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There are 7 ways to get from Illinois to Maine by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland
best
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland (PWM)plane MDW - PWM
3h 49m
$122–605
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland (PWM)plane ORD - PWM
4h 15m
$98–475
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
24h 43m
$356–716
Bus via Brook Park
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Bostonbus
3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
24h 46m
$179–352
Drive 1,035.5 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Portlandcar 1,035.5 mi
19h 16m
$189–273
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bangor
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bangor (BGR)plane ORD - BGR
5h 51m
$126–559
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
25h 30m
$194–325

Illinois to Maine by train and bus

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Distance: 903.6 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Maine, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland (PWM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Congress St + Center St via Cleveland Bus Station, Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, and Portland Transportation Center in around 24h 46m.

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