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How to get fromWest Hartford to Chicagoby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from West Hartford to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BDL - MDW
    5h 13m
    $80–392

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BDL - ORD
    5h 47m
    $70–332

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2610
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    21h 52m
    $160–273

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    22h 25m
    $300–619

  5. Drive 886.6 mi

    1. Drive from West Hartford to Chicagocar car 886.6 mi
    14h 47m
    $162–234

  6. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimorebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 22m
    $165–343

West Hartford to Chicago by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration21h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 803.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between West Hartford, CT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Farmington Ave @ South Main St to Chicago Bus Station via Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal, Hartford Union Station, and New York Midtown in around 21h 52m.

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