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

The cheapest way to get from Maine to Chicago is to bus via Brook Park which costs $170 - $340 and takes 25h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maine to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $100 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Maine and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Maine to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Portland, ME, Boston and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 48m.

How far is it from Maine to Chicago?

The distance between Maine and Chicago is 909 miles. The road distance is 1042.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maine to Chicago without a car is to bus via Brook Park which takes 25h 48m and costs $170 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Maine to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maine to Chicago bus from?

Maine to Chicago bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Bus or fly from Maine to Chicago?

The best way to get from Maine to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Brook Park, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 25h 48m.

Where does the Maine to Chicago bus arrive?

Maine to Chicago bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

What is the time difference between Maine and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Maine. It is currently 9:05 AM in Maine and 8:05 AM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Maine to Chicago?

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

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1080+ hotels available in Chicago.

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

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Fly Portland to Chicago Midway International Airport
best
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PWM - MDW
3h 11m
$107–521
Fly Portland to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PWM - ORD
3h 42m
$91–443
Bus via Brook Park
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
25h 48m
$173–339
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
25h 55m
$323–699
Drive 1,036.4 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Chicagocar 1,036.4 mi
19h 16m
$190–274
Fly Bangor to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Bangor (BGR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BGR - ORD
4h 56m
$124–656
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2615
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
26h 19m
$182–309

Maine to Chicago by bus

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Distance: 903.5 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Maine, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Portland (PWM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Chicago Bus Station via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 25h 48m.

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