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How to get fromManchester to Chicagoby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Line 83 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Main St @ Center St to Central Row @ Main Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BDL - MDW
    5h 37m
    $85–432

  2. Line 83 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main St @ Center St to Central Row @ Main Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BDL - ORD
    5h 54m
    $70–362

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    22h 40m
    $248–568

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2610
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    25h 52m
    $169–259

  5. Drive  898.1 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Chicagocar car 898.1 mi
    15h 2m
    $164–237

Manchester to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 809.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Manchester, CT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Manchester - Main St at Town Green to Chicago Union Station via Hartford, Hartford Amtrak Station, and Springfield in around 22h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ Center St to Chicago Bus Station via Hartford Union Station and New York Midtown in around 25h 52m.

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