There are 8 ways to get from Lehigh University to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ABE - ORD
5h 1m$59–307Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640
19h 39m$132–222Bus, train
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus Wilkes-Barre
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
31h 9m$371–747Drive 717.7 mi
- Drive from Lehigh University to Chicagocar 717.7 mi
12h 8m$131–190Bus to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Wyoming Valley Mallbus
- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AVP - ORD
7h 5m$139–477Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
7h 21m$176–455Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PHL - ORD
7h 49m$121–505Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Allentown to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420
- Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
20h 31m$167–292
Lehigh University to Chicago by foot and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lehigh University to Chicago is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 12h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Lehigh University to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $55 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Lehigh University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Riverport WB and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Allentown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 39m.
The distance between Lehigh University and Chicago is 682 miles. The road distance is 721.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lehigh University to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 19h 39m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Lehigh University to Chicago, including transfers.
Lehigh University to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Allentown station.
The best way to get from Lehigh University to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $55 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 19h 39m.
Lehigh University to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Lehigh University. It is currently 3:16 PM in Lehigh University and 2:16 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Lehigh University, PA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $130–220 and the journey takes 18h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
Bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Wyoming Valley Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
Bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
Bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Allentown to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lehigh University to Chicago is 722 miles. It takes approximately 12h 8m to drive from Lehigh University to Chicago.
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