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How to get fromPittsburgh to Chicago Union Stationby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PIT - MDW
    4h 23m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164 / ...
    10h 29m
    $75–150

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    9h 46m
    $150–320

  4. Drive 460.4 mi

    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Chicago Union Stationcar car 460.4 mi
    7h 36m
    $84–122

  5. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIT - ORD
    4h 53m

  6. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JST - ORD
    5h 40m
    $86–353

  7. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    6h 52m
    $110–468

  8. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    11h 36m
    $89–146

Pittsburgh to Chicago Union Station by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 436.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–320 and the journey takes 9h 46m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $110–160 and the journey takes 10h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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