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How to get fromPenn State University (Station) to Chicagoby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Penn State University (Station) to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Line 117 bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Penn State University to Chester Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    5h 15m
    $148–411

  2. Line 117 bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penn State University to Chester Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    5h 44m
    $93–461

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    22h 22m
    $286–1,156

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus Philadelphia / ...
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    22h 48m
    $166–281

  5. Drive 741.4 mi

    1. Drive from Penn State University (Station) to Chicagocar car 741.4 mi
    12h 15m
    $136–196

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    6h 54m
    $152–961

  7. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Spring Garden to Baltimorebus bus New York / ...
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    24h 6m
    $138–296

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 7m
    $346–706

Penn State University (Station) to Chicago by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration22h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 698.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Penn State University (Station), PA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Penn State University to Chicago Union Station via Baltimore Pk & Orange St, Media, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 22h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penn State University to Chicago Bus Station via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Market St & 30th St, Philadelphia 30th St Station, Allentown Transportation Center, and Allentown in around 22h 48m.

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