There are 6 ways to get from New Britain to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BDL - MDW
5h 11m$85–442Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BDL - ORD
5h 45m$75–382Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
21h 58m$137–229Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
22h 46m$248–568Drive 880.4 mi
- Drive from New Britain to Chicagocar 880.4 mi
14h 41m$161–233Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Britain to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
27h 35m$145–293
New Britain to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Britain to Chicago is to bus which costs $130 - $230 and takes 21h 58m.
The fastest way to get from New Britain to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $85 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from New Britain to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Stn @ Bay B and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Hartford Union Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from New Britain station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Hartford Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 46m.
The distance between New Britain and Chicago is 813 miles. The road distance is 885.5 miles.
The best way to get from New Britain to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 21h 58m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from New Britain to Chicago, including transfers.
New Britain to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Hartford Union Station.
New Britain to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hartford Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from New Britain to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $85 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 21h 58m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 22h 46m.
What companies run services between New Britain, CT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Stn @ Bay B to Chicago Bus Station via Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Hartford Union Station, and New York Midtown in around 21h 58m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Hartford Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
New Britain to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Chicago is 1h behind New Britain. It is currently 6:54 PM in New Britain and 5:54 PM in Chicago.
New Britain to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Britain to Chicago is 886 miles. It takes approximately 14h 41m to drive from New Britain to Chicago.
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