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How to Travel from

Boston, MA to Chicago

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Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.05–$573.24
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$522.28

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$458.59
Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$535.02
Plane from Manchester Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$700.62
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$560.50

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
5h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$331.20
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$254.77
Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$305.73
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$305.73

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$573.24
Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$535.02
Plane from Manchester Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$636.93

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$343.94
Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$496.81
Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64
Plane from Manchester Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$496.81
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64
Plane from Manchester Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$624.19

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
22h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.91–$343.94
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$89.17

MBTA

Phone:
+1-617-222-3200
Website:
mbta.com
Train from Back Bay to Providence
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.11–$16.56

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Back Bay to Providence
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$242.03

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Back Bay to Providence
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$394.90

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Boston
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.95–$70.06

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
19h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$254.77

OurBus

Phone:
+1-844-800-6828
Website:
ourbus.com
Bus from Boston, MA to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.64–$63.69

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Boston, MA to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Boston, MA to Chicago is to fly which costs $54.35 - $260.87 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston, MA to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Boston, MA to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $86.96 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Boston, MA and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston, MA to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Boston, MA and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Boston, MA and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 15m.

Is there a direct flight between Boston, MA and Chicago?

Yes, there are direct flights between Boston, MA and Chicago; these take 2h 45m and cost $76.09 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Boston, MA to Chicago?

The distance between Boston, MA and Chicago is 1410 km. The road distance is 1590 km.

How do I travel from Boston, MA to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Boston, MA to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 22h 26m and costs $86.96 - $293.48 .

How long does it take to get from Boston, MA to Chicago?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Boston, MA to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston, MA to Chicago bus from?

Boston, MA to Chicago bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Boston, MA station.

Where do I catch the Boston, MA to Chicago train from?

Boston, MA to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston, MA to Chicago?

The best way to get from Boston, MA to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $86.96 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $86.96 - $293.48 and takes 22h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $76.09 - $326.09 and takes 25h 44m.

Where does the Boston, MA to Chicago bus arrive?

Boston, MA to Chicago bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Boston, MA and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Boston, MA. It is currently 13:36 in Boston, MA and 12:36 in Chicago.

Where does the Boston, MA to Chicago train arrive?

Boston, MA to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Boston, MA to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston, MA to Chicago is 1590 km. It takes approximately 16h 27m to drive from Boston, MA to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston, MA to Chicago?

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Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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