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How to get fromWilkes-Barre to Chicago Union Stationby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Wilkes-Barre to Chicago Union Station by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AVP - ORD
    3h 37m
    $130–478

  2. Drive 684.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Wilkes-Barre to Chicago Union Stationcar car 684.4 mi
    11h 12m
    $125–181

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to State Collegebus bus Fab815
    2. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    16h 33m
    $137–246

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0215
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    18h 22m
    $230–509

  5. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus bus 771
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 59m
    $143–304

Wilkes-Barre to Chicago Union Station by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 659.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilkes-Barre to Chicago Union Station via State College Regional Airport and Chicago Bus Station in around 16h 33m.

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