There are 4 ways to get from North Platte to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
best- Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LBF - ORD
5h 39m$120–423Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from North Platte to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
16h 10m$150–265Drive 740.8 mi
- Drive from North Platte to Chicagocar 740.8 mi
11h 57m$136–196Bus to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from North Platte, NE to Kearneybus
- Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EAR - ORD
6h 6m$140–402
North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Platte to Chicago is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 11h 57m.
The fastest way to get from North Platte to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $120 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from North Platte to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from North Platte and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.
The distance between North Platte and Chicago is 690 miles. The road distance is 745.1 miles.
The best way to get from North Platte to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 16h 10m and costs $150 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from North Platte to Chicago, including transfers.
North Platte to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from North Platte station.
The best way to get from North Platte to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $120 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 16h 10m.
North Platte to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Platte to Chicago is 745 miles. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from North Platte to Chicago.
What companies run services between North Platte, NE, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from North Platte to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–230 and the journey takes 16h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $85–380
Flights from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver, Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–380
Flights from Kearney Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from North Platte to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from North Platte, NE to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
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