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How to get fromNewark to O'Hareby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 12 ways to get from Newark to O'Hare by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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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
    4h 17m
    $115–661

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

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    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentownbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    6h 14m
    $65–329

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    21h 15m
    $152–224

  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 36m
    $524–1,365

  5. Drive  792.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to O'Harecar car 792.8 mi
    13h 14m
    $136–196

  6. 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
    4h 59m
    $369–886

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    5h 27m
    $133–504

  8. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    4. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberlandsubway subway
    6h 31m
    $225–689

  9. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane EWR - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    6h 42m
    $140–650

  10. Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HPN - ORD
    7h 11m
    $130–688

  11. Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    21h 53m
    $174–267

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 24m
    $628–964

Newark to O'Hare by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and O'Hare, 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 4 times a day. Tickets cost $150–220 and the journey takes 19h 40m.

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