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How to get fromPlains to Chicagoby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Plains to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AVP - ORD
    3h 23m
    $118–453

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to State Collegebus bus Fab815
    2. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    16h 31m
    $163–276

  3. Bus, train via Syracuse

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2686
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    16h 46m
    $295–555

  4. Drive 686.4 mi

    1. Drive from Plains to Chicagocar car 686.4 mi
    11h 17m
    $126–181

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Plains to New Yorkbus bus Eze 11Ampa / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    25h 11m
    $357–710

Plains to Chicago by bus, subway, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration25h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Plains, PA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Plains to Chicago Bus Station via Wilkes-Barre and State College Regional Airport in around 16h 31m.

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