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How to Travel from

Chicago to Boston, MA

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Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.50–$433.11

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$484.07
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$509.54
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$700.62

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$292.99
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$267.51

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$560.50
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$496.81
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$700.62

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$433.11
Plane from Midway International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$382.16
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$535.02
Plane from Midway International Airport to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$573.24

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
Ave. Duration:
21h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.91–$343.94

MBTA

Phone:
+1-617-222-3200
Website:
mbta.com
Train from Providence to Back
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.86–$15.29

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Providence to Back
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$229.29

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Providence to Back
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$382.16

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport 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 Chicago Bus Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
19h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$254.77

OurBus

Phone:
+1-844-800-6828
Website:
ourbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston,
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.64–$62.42

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Boston, MA is to fly which costs $54.35 - $282.61 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Boston, MA is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $76.09 - $652.17 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Boston, MA. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Boston, MA via Newark Penn Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 42m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 54m.

How far is it from Chicago to Boston, MA?

The distance between Chicago and Boston, MA is 1429 km. The road distance is 1592.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Boston, MA without a car is to train which takes 22h 5m and costs $86.96 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Chicago to Boston, MA, including transfers.

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

Chicago to Boston, MA bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Boston, MA is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $54.35 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $86.96 - $293.48 and takes 22h 5m, you could also bus, which costs $76.09 - $315.22 and takes 25h 42m.

Where does the Chicago to Boston, MA bus arrive?

Chicago to Boston, MA bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

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

Boston, MA is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 03:05 in Chicago and 04:05 in Boston, MA.

Where does the Chicago to Boston, MA train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chicago to Boston, MA?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Boston, MA is 1592 km. It takes approximately 16h 31m to drive from Chicago to Boston, MA.

Which airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport Airport to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Airport?

JetBlue Airways, Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines offer flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport Airport to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Airport.

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

Book your Chicago to Boston, MA train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Boston, MA?

There are 1147+ hotels available in Boston, MA. Prices start at $69.98 per night.
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