There are 9 ways to get from Westchester County to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the train from Chappaqua to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LGA - ORD
5h 30m$145–579Fly Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane HPN - ORD
6h 18m$107–569Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
20h 18m$238–562Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
24h 31m$146–229Drive 812.3 mi
- Drive from Westchester County to Chicagocar 812.3 mi
13h 41m$149–215Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Chappaqua to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LGA - MDW
5h 21m$215–679Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JFK - ORD
6h 9m$337–890Train, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EWR - ORD
6h 34m$158–897Train, bus
- Take the train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
25h 32m$159–275
Westchester County to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Westchester County to Chicago is to bus which costs $140 - $230 and takes 24h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Westchester County to Chicago is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $210 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Westchester County to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Bedford Rd @ Broadway and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via White Plains Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Westchester County to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Ossining and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 18m.
The distance between Westchester County and Chicago is 789 miles. The road distance is 817 miles.
The best way to get from Westchester County to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 20h 18m and costs $230 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Westchester County to Chicago, including transfers.
Westchester County to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Westchester County to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Westchester County to Chicago is to train which takes 20h 18m and costs $230 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 24h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $600 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Westchester County, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $230–550 and the journey takes 18h 46m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 20h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Chappaqua to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from Chappaqua to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Westchester County to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Westchester County. It is currently 6:38 PM in Westchester County and 5:38 PM in Chicago.
Westchester County to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Westchester County to Chicago is 817 miles. It takes approximately 13h 41m to drive from Westchester County to Chicago.
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