There are 6 ways to get from Pittsburgh Airport PIT to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PIT - MDW
2h 1m$64–380Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
11h 16m$143–340Bus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
12h 20m$70–140Drive 450.9 mi
- Drive from Pittsburgh Airport PIT to Chicagocar 450.9 mi
7h 25m$83–119Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PIT - ORD
2h 28m$388–1,137Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640
13h 37m$83–136
Pittsburgh Airport PIT to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pittsburgh Airport PIT to Chicago is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Pittsburgh Airport PIT to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $60 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Pittsburgh Airport PIT to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh International Airport and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Pittsburgh Airport PIT station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
The distance between Pittsburgh Airport PIT and Chicago is 413 miles. The road distance is 453.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh Airport PIT to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs $140 - $340.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Pittsburgh Airport PIT to Chicago, including transfers.
Pittsburgh Airport PIT to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Pittsburgh Airport PIT to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh Airport PIT to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $60 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $340 and takes 11h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Pittsburgh Airport PIT, PA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 9h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Pittsburgh Airport PIT to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Pittsburgh Airport PIT. It is currently 3:42 PM in Pittsburgh Airport PIT and 2:42 PM in Chicago.
Pittsburgh Airport PIT to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pittsburgh Airport PIT to Chicago is 454 miles. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Pittsburgh Airport PIT to Chicago.
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