There are 5 ways to get from Jackson to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane JAN - MDW
5h 15m$111–441Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
14h 5m$105–206Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
15h 35m$200–440Drive 738.9 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Chicagocar 738.9 mi
11h 59m$135–195Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JAN - ORD
5h 53m$116–431
Jackson to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Chicago is to bus which costs $100 - $210 and takes 14h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $110 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jackson and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 35m.
The distance between Jackson and Chicago is 692 miles. The road distance is 743.2 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 14h 5m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Jackson to Chicago, including transfers.
Jackson to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Jackson to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $110 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 14h 5m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $440 and takes 15h 35m.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Chicago Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station in around 14h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Jackson to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Jackson to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Chicago is 743 miles. It takes approximately 11h 59m to drive from Jackson to Chicago.
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