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How to get fromNew Jersey to Great Lakesby plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from New Jersey to Great Lakes by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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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 Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 43m
    $128–867

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    19h 56m
    $136–219

  3. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    23h 44m
    $300–1,160

  4. Drive 814.2 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Great Lakescar car 814.2 mi
    13h 38m
    $149–215

  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 Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 49m
    $170–406

  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 Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    7h 36m
    $218–589

  7. 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 Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    7h 12m
    $140–256

  8. 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 Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    7h 52m
    $148–689

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    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 Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    7h 58m
    $153–794

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Baltimorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    26h 32m
    $158–324

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    30h 23m
    $357–743

New Jersey to Great Lakes by bus, foot, and train (Flixbus)

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration19h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 766.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Great Lakes, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–210 and the journey takes 16h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Great Lakes via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 23h 44m.

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