4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 CHF111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 55m. 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 CHF111, while a flight costs an average of CHF515.
Distance: 571 miles (919 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
CHF245 Average price | CHF111 Average price Cheapest | CHF515 Average price | CHF193 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 52m Average total duration 17h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 46m Average total duration 16h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 2.8 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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 Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL:
A bus is CHF134 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL costing on average CHF245.
A bus is CHF403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL costing on average CHF515.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 46m.
Train takes on average 17h 52m.
Tickets start at around CHF245 compared to roughly CHF193 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-52.00. The journey takes 17h 22m versus 9h 51m 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 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.
FlixBus+2:30 AM18h35Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA8:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus StationCHF1051One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+2:30 AM18h35Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA8:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus StationCHF1051One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- UA605410:40 AM2h08Harrisburg International Airport11:48 AMO'Hare International AirportCHF3501One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 43 Pennsylvanian · 40 Floridian2:36 PM19h09Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA8:45 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, ILCHF1541One-way1 transfer
- · 8:05 PM14h55Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA10:00 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus StationCHF1141One-way1 transfer
- · · 8:05 PM18h40Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA1:45 PMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), ILCHF1261One-way2 transfers
- · 2:50 PM18h10Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA8:00 AMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), ILCHF1481One-way1 transfer
- UA26846:30 AM2h11Harrisburg International Airport7:41 AMO'Hare International AirportCHF3501One-way0 transfers
- UA34632:08 PM2h11Harrisburg International Airport3:19 PMO'Hare International AirportCHF3501One-way0 transfers
- UA21345:54 PM2h11Harrisburg International Airport7:05 PMO'Hare International AirportCHF3501One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 13
Oct 14
Oct 15
Oct 16
Oct 17
Oct 18
Oct 19
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL
Travel to Chicago, IL 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 Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL.
This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL:
A bus is CHF134 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL costing on average CHF245.
A bus is CHF403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL costing on average CHF515.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 46m.
Train takes on average 17h 52m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 5 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 American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with United, skywest airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Travelling from Harrisburg, PA to Chicago, IL: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
