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Travel Information from New York, NY to Chicago, IL

distanceDistance710 miles (1145 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$97 - $244
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $97 (€84) • 26 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $167 (€145) • 2 h 35 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound, American Airlines or Amtrak

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 710 miles (1145 km) between New York, NY and Chicago, IL. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Greyhound, American Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from New York, NY to Chicago, IL.

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from New York, NY to Chicago, IL

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

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flight

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

Spirit Airlines
08:30AM2h40
LaGuardia Airport, NY (LGA)
10:10AMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$2331One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greyhound
11:59PM24h41
New York, NY
11:40PMChicago, IL
$2001One-way
2 transfers
Fastest
American Airlines
10:30AM2h30
Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ (EWR)
12:00PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$3221One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak
11:35AM22h10
Penn Station, New York, NY
08:45AMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$2671One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak
03:40PM19h32
Penn Station, New York, NY
10:12AMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$2971One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
10:52AM22h53
Penn Station, New York, NY
08:45AMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$3001One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
05:45PM27h20
New York, NY
08:05PMChicago, IL
$2061One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
02:45AM21h55
New York, NY
11:40PMChicago, IL
$2321One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
08:00PM25h05
New York, NY
08:05PMChicago, IL
$2311One-way
2 transfers
Spirit Airlines
08:52PM2h38
Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ (EWR)
10:30PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$2441One-way
0 transfers
Spirit Airlines
09:59AM7h01
LaGuardia Airport, NY (LGA)
04:00PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$2511One-way
1 transfer
Spirit Airlines
08:13PM2h39
LaGuardia Airport, NY (LGA)
09:52PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$2571One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from New York to Chicago on Amtrak, FlixBus and United travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak travel running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by travel across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next travel journey between New York and Chicago.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      United Airlines is one of the USA’s leading airline and operates domestic and international routes. Economy, Premium Economy and Business are the ticket fares that the airline offers for your next travel to Chicago from New York.

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

        FAQs: 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 New York, NY to Chicago, IL.
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        There are 3 travel options to Chicago, IL from New York, NY. You can take a train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $97 (€84) compared to other travel options to Chicago, IL:

        A bus is $70 (€61) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $167 (€145) from New York, NY to Chicago, IL.

        A bus is $146 (€127) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average $244 (€211).

        The fastest way from New York, NY to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 35 min.

        There are alternative travel options to Chicago, IL that take longer:

        Bus takes 26 h 15 min on average.

        Getting to Chicago, IL by train takes 19 h 32 min on average.

        The distance is approximately 710 miles (1145 km) from New York, NY to Chicago, IL.

        The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Chicago, IL is:

        • 1 bus per day.
        • 1 train a day.

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

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Chicago, IL:

          The following travel companies offer services from New York, NY to Chicago, IL:

          • Greyhound, FlixBus, GTG or Peter Pan Bus can take you to Chicago, IL by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from New York, NY to Chicago, IL for $121 (€105).
          • American Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, Sky West Airlines, JetBlue Airways or Republic Airlines can get you to Chicago, IL by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Spirit Airlines from New York, NY to Chicago, IL for $128 (€111) on Omio.
          • Amtrak can take you to Chicago, IL by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Amtrak from New York, NY to Chicago, IL for $217 (€188).

          Yes, there are direct routes from New York, NY to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:

          • You'll find 1 direct train a day to Chicago, IL with Amtrak.

          Direct services to Chicago, IL tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

          Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, IN, Milwaukee, WI or Champaign, IL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.
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