There are 5 ways to get from Scarborough to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Portland (PWM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PWM - MDW
3h 24m$123–530Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Portland (PWM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PWM - ORD
3h 55m$108–460Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
26h 44m$345–751Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
26h 50m$192–332Drive 1,029.4 mi
- Drive from Scarborough to Chicagocar 1,029.4 mi
19h 15m$188–272
Scarborough to Chicago by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scarborough to Chicago is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 19h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Scarborough to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Scarborough to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from 260 Maine Highway 1 and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via City of Portland and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 50m.
The distance between Scarborough and Chicago is 915 miles. The road distance is 1035.4 miles.
The best way to get from Scarborough to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 44m and costs $340 - $750.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Scarborough to Chicago, including transfers.
Scarborough to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from City of Portland station.
The best way to get from Scarborough to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $340 and takes 26h 50m.
Scarborough to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Chicago is 1h behind Scarborough. It is currently 4:50 PM in Scarborough and 3:50 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Scarborough, ME, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Portland (PWM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 260 Maine Highway 1 to Chicago Bus Station via St John St, City of Portland, and New York Midtown in around 26h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Portland to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Portland to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–700
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from City of Portland to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between Scarborough to Chicago is 1035 miles. It takes approximately 19h 15m to drive from Scarborough to Chicago.
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