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How to get fromNewark Airport (EWR) to Chicagoby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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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
    3h 22m
    $126–837

  2. 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 50m
    $346–902

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    17h 40m
    $132–235

  4. 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
    22h 7m
    $320–700

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane EWR - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5h 39m
    $585–861

  6. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 17m
    $180–375

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 43m
    $362–755

  8. Drive 780.5 mi

    1. Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Chicagocar car 780.5 mi
    13h 4m
    $143–206

Newark Airport (EWR) to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar15Weekly Buses
Duration17h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 734.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Chicago, 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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