There are 10 ways to get from Rutgers University to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EWR - ORD
5h 3m$145–884Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Stationbus 108
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
19h 13m$132–262Train via Ossining
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
22h 33m$261–636Drive 767.3 mi
- Drive from Rutgers University to Chicagocar 767.3 mi
13h 7m$140–203Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LGA - MDW
5h 53m$208–674Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
5h 19m$161–413Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LGA - ORD
6h 14m$138–574Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JFK - ORD
6h 14m$329–890Train, bus
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain Tre
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
28h 7m$132–275Train
- Take the train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
29h 20m$297–665
Rutgers University to Chicago by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rutgers University to Chicago is to train and bus which costs $130 - $280 and takes 28h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Rutgers University to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $140 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Rutgers University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Rutgers University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 33m.
The distance between Rutgers University and Chicago is 761 miles. The road distance is 771.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 19h 13m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Rutgers University to Chicago, including transfers.
Rutgers University to Chicago bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Rutgers University to Chicago train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $140 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 19h 13m, you could also train via Ossining, which costs $260 - $650 and takes 22h 33m.
What companies run services between Rutgers University, NJ, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Chicago Bus Station via Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Newark Penn Station in around 19h 13m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
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More Questions & Answers
Rutgers University to Chicago bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Chicago is 1h behind Rutgers University. It is currently 10:09 AM in Rutgers University and 9:09 AM in Chicago.
Rutgers University to Chicago train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutgers University to Chicago is 772 miles. It takes approximately 13h 7m to drive from Rutgers University to Chicago.
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