There are 9 ways to get from Malden to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOS - MDW
4h 45m$89–459Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Ruggles to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PVD - ORD
7h 5m$73–362Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
23h 34m$242–602Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
27h 26m$177–279Drive 982.7 mi
- Drive from Malden to Chicagocar 982.7 mi
16h 54m$180–259Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BOS - ORD
5h 2m$604–909Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MHT - MDW
6h 36m$132–670Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Ruggles to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PVD - MDW
6h 58m$93–442Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MHT - ORD
7h 4m$107–520
Malden to Chicago by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malden to Chicago is to train and fly which costs $70 - $370 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Malden to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $85 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Malden to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Chelsea and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Boston and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Malden to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Malden Center and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 34m.
The distance between Malden and Chicago is 877 miles. The road distance is 988.4 miles.
The best way to get from Malden to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 23h 34m and costs $240 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Malden to Chicago, including transfers.
Malden to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Malden to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Malden to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $85 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 23h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 27h 26m.
What companies run services between Malden, MA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–600 and the journey takes 22h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Malden to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Malden. It is currently 3:17 PM in Malden and 2:17 PM in Chicago.
Malden to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malden to Chicago is 988 miles. It takes approximately 16h 54m to drive from Malden to Chicago.
There are 1280+ hotels available in Chicago.