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How to Travel from

Altoona to Chicago

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Penn State University Park Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,273.86
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$522.28
Plane from Harrisburg International Airport-Olmsted Field to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$828.01
Plane from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$382.16

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$343.94
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$267.51
Plane from Harrisburg International Airport-Olmsted Field to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$356.68
Plane from Des Moines to Midway
Ave. Duration:
5h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$484.07

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$407.64
Plane from Penn State University Park Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$522.28
Plane from Harrisburg International Airport-Olmsted Field to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$636.93
Plane from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$305.73
Plane from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$394.90

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$433.11
Plane from Des Moines to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$522.28

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$76.43
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$95.54
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.05–$203.82
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$101.91
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$108.28

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.44–$70.06
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$95.54
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
10h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.49–$254.77

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
10h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.95–$165.60

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$166.94
Bus from Des Moines to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$95.54
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$54.78

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Altoona to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Chicago is to train and bus which costs $59.78 - $228.26 and takes 15h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altoona to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Altoona to Chicago is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $119.57 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Altoona and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Altoona and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

How far is it from Altoona to Chicago?

The distance between Altoona and Chicago is 879 km. The road distance is 888.8 km.

How do I travel from Altoona to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Altoona to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 13h 35m and costs $59.78 - $260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Altoona to Chicago?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Altoona to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Chicago bus from?

Altoona to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Chicago train from?

Altoona to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Altoona to Chicago?

The best way to get from Altoona to Chicago is to train which takes 13h 35m and costs $59.78 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $41.30 - $304.35 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Altoona to Chicago bus arrive?

Altoona to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

What is the time difference between Altoona and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Altoona. It is currently 22:23 in Altoona and 21:23 in Chicago.

Where does the Altoona to Chicago train arrive?

Altoona to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Altoona to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Chicago is 889 km. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Altoona to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Altoona to Chicago?

Book your Altoona to Chicago train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Altoona to Chicago?

Book your Altoona to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

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