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How to get fromSouth Plainfield to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 12 ways to get from South Plainfield to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    5h 37m
    $144–888

  2. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Newark Airport to Lehigh Valley Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    8h 17m
    $136–406

  3. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    22h 53m
    $261–693

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    22h 57m
    $144–234

  5. Drive  767.7 mi

    1. Drive from South Plainfield to Chicagocar car 767.7 mi
    13h 10m
    $141–203

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    6h 41m
    $329–894

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    6h 52m
    $213–692

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    7h 10m
    $143–592

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    6h 30m
    $162–993

  10. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane EWR - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    7h 52m
    $597–907

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain train Tre
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 35m
    $154–261

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    30h 32m
    $313–818

South Plainfield to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 757 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between South Plainfield, 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 bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Chicago Union Station via Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta, Metuchen, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 22h 53m.

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