There are 5 ways to get from West Hartford to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BDL - MDW
5h 18m$85–462Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BDL - ORD
5h 49m$70–372Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
22h 25m$259–670Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
25h 23m$169–259Drive 886.6 mi
- Drive from West Hartford to Chicagocar 886.6 mi
14h 47m$162–234
West Hartford to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Hartford to Chicago is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 14h 47m.
The fastest way to get from West Hartford to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $85 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from West Hartford to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Farmington Ave @ South Main St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Hartford Union Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from West Hartford station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Hartford Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.
The distance between West Hartford and Chicago is 808 miles. The road distance is 891.7 miles.
The best way to get from West Hartford to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 22h 25m and costs $250 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from West Hartford to Chicago, including transfers.
West Hartford to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Hartford Union Station.
West Hartford to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hartford Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from West Hartford to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $85 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $700 and takes 22h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 25h 23m.
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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CTfastrak Sigourney St Stn @ Platform A to Chicago Union Station via Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Hartford Amtrak Station, and Springfield in around 22h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Hartford Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
West Hartford to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Chicago is 1h behind West Hartford. It is currently 2:33 PM in West Hartford and 1:33 PM in Chicago.
West Hartford to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Hartford to Chicago is 892 miles. It takes approximately 14h 47m to drive from West Hartford to Chicago.
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