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

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There are 9 ways to get from New Paltz to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from New Paltz to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    6h 16m
    $207–618

  2. Bus to Westchester County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Paltz to White Plainsbus bus
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HPN - ORD
    7h 43m
    $113–498

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    18h 22m
    $351–672

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Paltz to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 108
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 52m
    $159–320

  5. Drive 804.3 mi

    1. Drive from New Paltz to Chicagocar car 804.3 mi
    13h 23m
    $147–212

  6. Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from New Paltz to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    6h 36m
    $237–718

  7. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from New Paltz to Albanybus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    6h 30m
    $135–602

  8. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from New Paltz to Albanybus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALB - ORD
    6h 59m
    $115–522

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

    1. Take the bus from New Paltz to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    9h 50m
    $144–455

New Paltz to Chicago by bus

Calendar15Weekly Buses
Duration19h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 844.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between New Paltz, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $290–600 and the journey takes 18h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Paltz to Chicago Bus Station via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Newark Penn Station in around 19h 52m.

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