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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 an average ticket price of $147 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 27m. 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 $147, while a flight costs an average of $385.
Distance: 712 miles (1146 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$290 Average price | $385 Average price | $147 Average price Cheapest | $217 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 54m Average total duration 20h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 23h 11m Average total duration 22h 41m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Chicago, IL to New York, NY
Compare the available ways to get from Chicago, IL to New York, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to New York, NY:
A bus is $143 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to New York, NY costing on average $290.
A bus is $239 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to New York, NY costing on average $385.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 54m.
Bus takes on average 23h 11m.
Tickets start at around $290 compared to roughly $217 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$72. The journey takes 20h 24m versus 12h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
FlixBus7:00 AM 22h40 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station 6:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. $158 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
7:00 AM 22h40 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station 6:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. $158 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- UA2455
5:00 AM 2h07 O'Hare International Airport 8:07 AM Newark Liberty International Airport $307 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 48 Lake Shore Limited
9:30 PM 20h12 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL 6:42 PM Penn Station, New York, NY $205 1 One-way 0 transfers - 48 Lake Shore Limited · 64 Maple Leaf
9:30 PM 22h46 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL 9:16 PM Penn Station, New York, NY $296 1 One-way 1 transfer - 48 Lake Shore Limited · 64 Maple Leaf
9:30 PM 22h46 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL 9:16 PM Penn Station, New York, NY $307 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
7:15 PM 20h10 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station 4:25 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. $183 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:15 PM 20h45 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station 5:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY $183 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:25 PM 17h05 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station 6:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. $195 1 One-way 0 transfers
AA30196:00 AM 2h20 O'Hare International Airport 9:20 AM LaGuardia Airport $255 1 One-way 0 transfers- AA2746
7:59 PM 2h22 O'Hare International Airport 11:21 PM LaGuardia Airport $255 1 One-way 0 transfers - AA868
8:00 AM 2h22 O'Hare International Airport 11:22 AM LaGuardia Airport $255 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to New York, NY:
A bus is $143 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to New York, NY costing on average $290.
A bus is $239 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to New York, NY costing on average $385.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 54m.
Bus takes on average 23h 11m.
- Around 79 flights per day.
- Around 30 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.
- 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 United, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Sun Country Airlines, skywest airlines to go to New York, NY by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to New York, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- 43 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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