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

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 32m
    $80–392

  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
    6h 6m
    $70–332

  3. Bus

    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 N2641 / ...
    22h 22m
    $210–303

  4. 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 39m
    $300–637

  5. Drive 898.1 mi

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

  6. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimorebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 52m
    $232–358

Manchester to Chicago by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration22h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 809.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Main St @ Center St to Chicago Bus Station via Hartford Union Station and New York Midtown in around 22h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ Center Memorial Park to Chicago Union Station via Asylum St @ Union Pl, Hartford Amtrak Station, and Springfield in around 22h 39m.

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