There are 10 ways to get from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the train from Manchester to Chelseatrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOS - MDW
5h 32m$92–469Train
- Take the train from Manchester to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
24h 23m$278–763Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
24h 28m$160–274Drive 1,003 mi
- Drive from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Chicagocar 1,003 mi
17h 29m$183–265Fly 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 54m$607–1,019Train, bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Manchester to North Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MHT - MDW
7h 26m$138–681Train, train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Manchester to North Stationtrain
- 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
7h 52m$104–493Train, bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Manchester to North Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MHT - ORD
8h 1m$113–581Fly Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BOS - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
7h 53m$680–1,988Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
27h 58m$185–294
Manchester-by-the-Sea to Chicago by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Chicago is to bus via Brook Park which costs $160 - $280 and takes 24h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Chicago is to train and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $90 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Chelsea and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Boston and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at Chicago Union Station via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 23m.
The distance between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Chicago is 898 miles. The road distance is 1008.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 24h 23m and costs $270 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Chicago, including transfers.
Manchester-by-the-Sea to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Manchester-by-the-Sea to Chicago train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Manchester station.
The best way to get from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Chicago is to train which takes 24h 23m and costs $270 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Brook Park, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 24h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $600 - $1,100 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Manchester to Chicago Union Station via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 24h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester to Chicago Bus Station via Chelsea, Chelsea, South Station, Boston, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 24h 28m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Train from Manchester to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from Manchester to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Manchester to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Manchester to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Ruggles to TF Green Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–15
Train from Manchester to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- 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
Manchester-by-the-Sea to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Manchester-by-the-Sea. It is currently 10:39 AM in Manchester-by-the-Sea and 9:39 AM in Chicago.
Manchester-by-the-Sea to Chicago train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester-by-the-Sea to Chicago is 1009 miles. It takes approximately 17h 29m to drive from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Chicago.
There are 1306+ hotels available in Chicago.







