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

The cheapest way to get from Maine to Illinois is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 19h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maine to Illinois is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $100 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Maine and Illinois?

No, there is no direct bus from Maine to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Portland, ME, Boston and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 40m.

How far is it from Maine to Illinois?

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

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

The best way to get from Maine to Illinois without a car is to bus which takes 25h 40m and costs $190 - $350.

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

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

Where do I catch the Maine to Illinois bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Maine to Illinois?

The best way to get from Maine to Illinois is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $350 and takes 25h 40m.

Where does the Maine to Illinois bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Maine and Illinois?

Illinois is 1h behind Maine. It is currently 4:08 PM in Maine and 3:08 PM in Illinois.

Can I drive from Maine to Illinois?

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

Where can I stay near Illinois?

There are 1125+ hotels available in Illinois.

Maine to Illinois - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Maine to Illinois by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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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
$106–495
Fly Portland to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PWM - ORD
3h 42m
$91–422
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
25h 40m
$193–344
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 54m
$353–749
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
$114–556

Maine to Illinois by bus

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Distance: 903.5 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Maine, USA and Illinois, 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 New York Midtown in around 25h 40m.

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