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How to get fromJersey City to Chicagoby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Jersey City to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    4h 46m
    $142–881

  2. Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HPN - ORD
    7h 45m
    $117–626

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    21h 7m
    $142–225

  4. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    21h 55m
    $261–676

  5. Drive  784 mi

    1. Drive from Jersey City to Chicagocar car 784 mi
    13h
    $144–207

  6. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Fulton St to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    5h 16m
    $211–669

  7. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Fulton St to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    5h 34m
    $141–569

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    5h 41m
    $329–877

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    6h
    $165–982

  10. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 7m
    $162–272

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 55m
    $312–805

Jersey City to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 743.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 19h 40m.

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