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How to get fromNewark to Chicagoby bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Newark to Chicago by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Newark COTC/OSU to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    3h 32m
    $69–432

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Newark COTC/OSU to Columbus - 306 E Mount Stbus bus Route D
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    9h 35m
    $48–103

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark COTC/OSU to Columbus - 306 E Mount Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    10h 23m
    $108–223

  4. Drive 335.4 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Chicagocar car 335.4 mi
    6h 37m
    $62–89

  5. Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Newark COTC/OSU to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    3h 55m
    $564–952

  6. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Newark COTC/OSU to Columbus - 306 E Mount Stbus bus Route D
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    9h 40m
    $75–126

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Newark, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Newark to Chicago via Newark COTC/OSU and Columbus - Mound St in around 9h 35m.

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