There are 12 ways to get from New Brunswick to Illinois by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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 10m$145–884Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LGA - ORD
5h 59m$138–574Train via Ossining
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- 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 27m$251–585Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
22h 30m$165–262Drive 767.9 mi
- Drive from New Brunswick to Chicagocar 767.9 mi
13h 10m$141–203Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LGA - MDW
5h 46m$208–674Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JFK - ORD
6h 10m$329–890Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Centertrain
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
5h 47m$160–412Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Newark Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ABE - ORD
8h 1m$143–412Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane EWR - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
7h 26m$597–893Train, bus
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain Tre
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
27h 45m$143–252Train
- Take the train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
29h 16m$287–665
New Brunswick to Illinois by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Brunswick to Illinois is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from New Brunswick to Illinois is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $140 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from New Brunswick to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from New Brunswick to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick 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 27m.
The distance between New Brunswick and Illinois is 761 miles. The road distance is 772.4 miles.
The best way to get from New Brunswick to Illinois without a car is to train via Ossining which takes 22h 27m and costs $250 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from New Brunswick to Illinois, including transfers.
New Brunswick to Illinois bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
New Brunswick to Illinois train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
The best way to get from New Brunswick to Illinois is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $140 - $900. Alternatively, you can train via Ossining, which costs $250 - $600 and takes 22h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 22h 30m.
What companies run services between New Brunswick, NJ, USA and Illinois, 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 train from New Brunswick to Chicago Union Station via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 22h 27m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
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More Questions & Answers
New Brunswick to Illinois bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Illinois is 1h behind New Brunswick. It is currently 6:09 PM in New Brunswick and 5:09 PM in Illinois.
New Brunswick to Illinois train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Brunswick to Illinois is 772 miles. It takes approximately 13h 10m to drive from New Brunswick to Illinois.
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