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

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There are 12 ways to get from New Brunswick to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    5h 8m
    $145–884

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    21h 23m
    $136–223

  3. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    22h 27m
    $231–585

  4. Drive  767.9 mi

    1. Drive from New Brunswick to Chicagocar car 767.9 mi
    13h 10m
    $141–203

  5. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    6h 1m
    $138–574

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    5h 51m
    $208–674

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    6h 7m
    $329–890

  8. Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Centertrain train
    2. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    5h 47m
    $158–413

  9. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Newark Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    8h 3m
    $138–402

  10. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane EWR - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    7h 26m
    $595–893

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 45m
    $143–254

  12. Train

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 16m
    $266–665

New Brunswick to Chicago by train and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 756.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between New Brunswick, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 19h 40m.

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