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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train 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 prices starting from $105. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $105, and a train costs an average of $158.
Distance: 712 miles (1146 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$270 Average price | $222 Average price | $193 Average price Cheapest | $225 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 42m Average total duration 21h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 23m Average total duration 19h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.4 - 6.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to New York, NY:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to New York, NY costing on average $222 (€179).
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to New York, NY costing on average $270 (€218).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 53m.
Train takes on average 21h 12m.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to New York, NY
How to get from Chicago, IL to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus12:25 PM17h05Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:30 AMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$1491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:25 PM17h05Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:30 AMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$1491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA21456:00 AM2h12O'Hare International Airport9:12 AMNewark Liberty International Airport$3801One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 48 Lake Shore Limited · 64 Maple Leaf9:30 PM22h46Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL9:16 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$3281One-way1 transfer
- 48 Lake Shore Limited · 64 Maple Leaf9:30 PM22h46Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL9:16 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$3491One-way1 transfer
- 48 Lake Shore Limited9:30 PM20h12Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL6:42 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$3521One-way0 transfers
- · 11:35 PM28h05Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station4:40 AMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY$1551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus7:00 AM22h40Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:40 AMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$1621One-way0 transfers
- · · +FlixBus11:10 PM31h40Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL7:50 AMNew York, 28 Allen St., NY$1751One-way3 transfers
- UA226712:00 PM2h18O'Hare International Airport3:18 PMLaGuardia Airport$3001One-way0 transfers
- UA179311:00 AM2h18O'Hare International Airport2:18 PMLaGuardia Airport$3001One-way0 transfers
AA12798:20 PM2h18O'Hare International Airport11:38 PMLaGuardia Airport$3001One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to New York, NY:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to New York, NY costing on average $222 (€179).
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to New York, NY costing on average $270 (€218).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 53m.
Train takes on average 21h 12m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 8 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.
- 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..
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to New York, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines to go to New York, NY by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 30 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines.
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