How to travel from Chicago, IL to New York, NY

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to New York, NY

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $160 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $160, while a flight costs an average of $381.

Distance: 712 miles (1146 km)

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$381

Average price

$302

Average price

$160

Average price

Cheapest

$222

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 25m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

20h 59m

Average total duration

20h 29m

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30m

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23h 24m

Average total duration

22h 54m

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30m

Additional time*

12h 5m

Average total duration

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3.4 - 6.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.1 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

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United

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Amtrak

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of $160.

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to New York, NY:

A bus is $142 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to New York, NY costing on average $302.

A bus is $221 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to New York, NY costing on average $381.

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to New York, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 25m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Train takes on average 20h 59m.

Bus takes on average 23h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Chicago, IL and New York, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Chicago, IL to New York, NY among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 8h 40m sooner (3h 25m by flight vs 12h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $381 compared to roughly $222 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Chicago, IL to New York, NY

How to get from Chicago, IL to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to New York, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound · · +FlixBusFlixBus
    11:35 PM32h55
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    9:30 AMNew York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station
    $1451One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound · · +FlixBusFlixBus
    11:35 PM32h55
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    9:30 AMNew York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station
    $1451One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA2659
    6:00 AM2h10
    O'Hare International Airport
    9:10 AMNewark Liberty International Airport
    $2371One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak448 Lake Shore Limited · 244 Empire Service
    9:30 PM20h35
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    7:05 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $2541One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak48 Lake Shore Limited · 64 Maple Leaf
    9:30 PM22h46
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    9:16 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $2891One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak48 Lake Shore Limited
    9:30 PM20h12
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    6:42 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $3001One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    6:00 PM26h30
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    9:30 PMNew York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY
    $1491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound ·
    11:35 PM27h45
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    4:20 AMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    $1491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 AM27h25
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    10:55 AMNew York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY
    $1671One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA2723
    6:59 AM2h11
    O'Hare International Airport
    10:10 AMLaGuardia Airport
    $1841One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA3128
    10:13 AM2h13
    O'Hare International Airport
    1:26 PMLaGuardia Airport
    $1841One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA903
    11:29 AM2h14
    O'Hare International Airport
    2:43 PMLaGuardia Airport
    $1841One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to New York, NY

Travel to New York, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to New York, NY.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Chicago, IL and New York, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of $160.

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to New York, NY:

A bus is $142 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to New York, NY costing on average $302.

A bus is $221 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to New York, NY costing on average $381.

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to New York, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 25m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Train takes on average 20h 59m.

Bus takes on average 23h 24m.

The distance from Chicago, IL to New York, NY is approximately 712 miles (1146 km).
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to New York, NY is:
  • Around 76 flights per day.
  • Around 29 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and New York, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chicago, IL to New York, NY:
  • Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Newark Liberty International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
  • Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave..
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chicago, IL to New York, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to New York, NY by bus.
  • Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to New York, NY by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to New York, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 40 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to New York, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Boston, MA, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New York, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in New York, NY to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a well-rounded experience in New York, NY, 4 to 5 days are recommended to explore major attractions like Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Broadway shows, and various museums, while also allowing time for dining and local neighborhood exploration.
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