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There are 7 ways to get from Johnson City to Chicago by car, plane, taxi, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Drive to Mcghee Tyson Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Drive from Johnson City to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)car car
    2. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TYS - ORD
    4h 52m
    $88–405

  2. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Johnson City to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lottaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wytheville to Ashlandbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    21h 7m
    $290–515

  3. Drive 585 mi

    1. Drive from Johnson City to Chicagocar car 585 mi
    10h 54m
    $107–155

  4. Shuttle to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Johnson City to Black Bear Resortshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TRI - ORD
    5h 45m
    $157–385

  5. Drive to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Johnson City to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)car car
    2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSP - ORD
    5h 30m
    $90–408

  6. Shuttle to Asheville Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Asheville Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AVL - ORD
    7h 20m
    $262–495

  7. Shuttle to Asheville Regional Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Asheville Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AVL - MDW
    9h 36m
    $277–575

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 605.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Johnson City, TN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Johnson City to Chicago. However, you can drive to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, then take the subway to Jackson-Blue. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot, take the bus to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, take the taxi to Wytheville, take the bus to Ashland, walk to Ashland Amtrak Station, then take the train to Chicago Union Station.

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