What is the cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Chicago is to bus which costs $130 - $240 and takes 18h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from New York (State) to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from New York (State) to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $160 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between New York (State) and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from New York (State) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Hudson St/Barrow St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.

Is there a direct train between New York (State) and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from New York (State) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Christopher St-Stonewall and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 39m.

How far is it from New York (State) to Chicago?

The distance between New York (State) and Chicago is 491 miles. The road distance is 793 miles.

How do I travel from New York (State) to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from New York (State) to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 18h 10m and costs $130 - $240.

How long does it take to get from New York (State) to Chicago?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from New York (State) to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New York (State) to Chicago bus from?

New York (State) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.

Where do I catch the New York (State) to Chicago train from?

New York (State) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from New York (State) to Chicago?

The best way to get from New York (State) to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $160 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 18h 10m, you could also train, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 20h 39m.

Where does the New York (State) to Chicago bus arrive?

New York (State) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between New York (State) and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind New York (State). It is currently 6:05 PM in New York (State) and 5:05 PM in Chicago.

Where does the New York (State) to Chicago train arrive?

New York (State) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from New York (State) to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between New York (State) to Chicago is 793 miles. It takes approximately 13h 9m to drive from New York (State) to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1300+ hotels available in Chicago.

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Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best
1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
3h 26m
$168–463
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
18h 10m
$133–237
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
20h 39m
$313–653
Drive 788.4 mi
1. Drive from New York to Chicagocar 788.4 mi
13h 9m
$144–208
Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
3h 49m
$158–333
Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LGA - MDW
4h 48m
$158–566
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 JFK - ORD
4h 45m
$324–867
Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LGA - ORD
5h 9m
$208–666
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EWR - ORD
5h 15m
$175–1,436
Bus via Baltimore
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
23h 36m
$158–353

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What companies run services between New York (State), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–230 and the journey takes 16h 55m.

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