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

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

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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
    4h 37m
    $122–910

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    19h
    $138–231

  3. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    23h
    $309–1,209

  4. Drive 796.4 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Des Plainescar car 796.4 mi
    13h 18m
    $146–210

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    5h 12m
    $328–934

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

    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
    5h 6m
    $134–299

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    5h 32m
    $222–732

  8. 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 Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train
    6h 5m
    $159–404

  9. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train
    6h 38m
    $217–587

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

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane EWR - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    6h 49m
    $587–899

  11. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Baltimorebus bus New York
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    25h 48m
    $157–329

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 39m
    $371–750

New Jersey to Des Plaines by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19hAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 726.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Des Plaines, 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 $130–230 and the journey takes 16h 20m.

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