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How to get fromNew Jersey to Chicago Heightsby plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train train
    7h 4m
    $128–869

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    20h 23m
    $154–254

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train train Me
    23h 12m
    $320–1,191

  4. Drive 770.3 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Chicago Heightscar car 770.3 mi
    12h 46m
    $141–204

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

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 211th St.train train
    6h 57m
    $160–408

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 211th St.train train
    7h 31m
    $218–591

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train train
    7h 39m
    $334–893

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train train
    7h 33m
    $140–258

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train train
    7h 58m
    $228–691

  10. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    4. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train train
    9h 37m
    $205–877

  11. Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0100
    22h 28m
    $143–275

  12. Train via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    30h 16m
    $373–756

New Jersey to Chicago Heights by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration20h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 771.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Chicago Heights, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago 6 times a week. Tickets cost $150–250 and the journey takes 19h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Lincoln Hwy & Chicago Rd via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., 211th St., and 211th St Metra in around 23h 12m.

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