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Compare train, bus, and flight for Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $105 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 16h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $105, while a train costs an average of $254.
Distance: 571 miles (919 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$254 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $242 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 3m Average total duration Fastest 15h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 12m Average total duration 15h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $149 (€120) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL costing on average $254 (€205).
A bus is $254 (€205) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL costing on average $359 (€289).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 3m.
Bus takes on average 16h 12m.
Travel optionsfrom Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL
How to get from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:40 PM16h30Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA6:10 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:40 PM16h30Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA6:10 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA26425:54 PM2h11Harrisburg International Airport7:05 PMO'Hare International Airport$4111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 43 Pennsylvanian · 40 Floridian2:36 PM19h09Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA8:45 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1851One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus2:15 AM17h40Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA6:55 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1301One-way0 transfers
- · 2:35 PM18h25Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA8:00 AMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL$1431One-way1 transfer
- · 8:05 PM14h55Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA10:00 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1441One-way1 transfer
- UA26846:30 AM2h11Harrisburg International Airport7:41 AMO'Hare International Airport$4111One-way0 transfers
- UA36242:17 PM2h16Harrisburg International Airport3:33 PMO'Hare International Airport$4111One-way0 transfers
- UA4532 · UA233110:57 AM4h30Harrisburg International Airport2:27 PMO'Hare International Airport$4221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $149 (€120) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL costing on average $254 (€205).
A bus is $254 (€205) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL costing on average $359 (€289).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 3m.
Bus takes on average 16h 12m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harrisburg, PA and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Harrisburg International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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