There are 10 ways to get from Matawan to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EWR - ORD
5h 9m$146–885Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rt-34 At Broad St# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 133 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Stationbus 108
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
19h 18m$128–263Train via Ossining
- Take the train from Aberdeen-Matawan to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
22h 38m$261–587Drive 784.2 mi
- Drive from Matawan to Chicagocar 784.2 mi
13h 25m$144–207Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Aberdeen-Matawan to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LGA - MDW
5h 57m$208–675Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Aberdeen-Matawan to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LGA - ORD
6h 18m$138–575Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Aberdeen-Matawan to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JFK - ORD
6h 18m$329–891Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
6h 34m$166–992Train, bus
- Take the train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newark to Baltimorebus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
26h 9m$143–299Train
- Take the train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
30h 17m$303–714
Matawan to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matawan to Chicago is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Matawan to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $140 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Matawan to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Rt-34 At Broad St# and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Matawan to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen-Matawan and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 38m.
The distance between Matawan and Chicago is 763 miles. The road distance is 788.8 miles.
The best way to get from Matawan to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 19h 18m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Matawan to Chicago, including transfers.
Matawan to Chicago bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rt-34 At Broad St# station.
Matawan to Chicago train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Aberdeen-Matawan station.
The best way to get from Matawan to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $140 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 19h 18m, you could also train via Ossining, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 22h 38m.
What companies run services between Matawan, NJ, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rt-34 At Broad St# to Chicago Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Newark Penn Station in around 19h 18m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Aberdeen-Matawan to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from Aberdeen-Matawan to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from Aberdeen-Matawan to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from Aberdeen-Matawan to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Rt-34 At Broad St# to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–24
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More Questions & Answers
Matawan to Chicago bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Chicago is 1h behind Matawan. It is currently 4:13 PM in Matawan and 3:13 PM in Chicago.
Matawan to Chicago train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matawan to Chicago is 789 miles. It takes approximately 13h 25m to drive from Matawan to Chicago.
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