There are 7 ways to get from Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, 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$63–363Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
11h 16m$153–350Bus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
11h 50m$70–140Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Pittsburgh-PIT to Chicago450.9 mi
7h 25mDrive 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 8m$90–150
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 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $60 - $370.
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 11h 50m.
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 $150 - $350.
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 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $350 and takes 11h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 11h 50m.
What companies run services between Pittsburgh Airport (PIT), 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 $150–320 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
- $60–360
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Pittsburgh-PIT to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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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 9:19 AM in Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) and 8:19 AM 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.
There are 1331+ hotels available in Chicago.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) and Chicago. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.