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How to Travel from

Chicago to Reading

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$318.46
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$1,082.78
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$764.32

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$343.94
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$382.16

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$305.73
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$496.81–$1,082.78
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$828.01

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$43.31–$203.82
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$203.82
Plane from Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$56.05–$254.77

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$445.85
Plane from Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64
Plane from Midway International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$433.11

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville
Ave. Duration:
16h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$280.25
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$101.91
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$95.54
Train from Chicago Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
25h 56m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$108.28–$356.68
Bus from 30th Street Station to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.75–$242.03
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.20–$242.03

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$40.76–$484.07
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.67–$458.59

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Allentown
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$89.17
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.87–$369.42

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Allentown
Ave. Duration:
17h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$242.03

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:
1-800-343-9999
Website:
peterpanbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to 520
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.37–$44.59

OurBus

Phone:
+1-844-800-6828
Website:
ourbus.com
Bus from Allentown - Wescosville, PA to Reading,
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$7.64–$52.23
Bus from Hellertown, PA to Reading,
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$7.64–$53.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Reading is to bus which costs $76.09 - $250 and takes 20h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Reading is to fly and bus which takes 7h 32m and costs $130.43 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Reading, PA via ATC - Platform C and Allentown - Wescosville, PA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 48m.

How far is it from Chicago to Reading?

The distance between Chicago and Reading is 1194 km. The road distance is 1147.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Reading without a car is to bus which takes 20h 48m and costs $76.09 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Chicago to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Reading bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Reading?

The best way to get from Chicago to Reading is to bus which takes 20h 48m and costs $76.09 - $250 . There are no good options to train or fly between Chicago to Reading.

Where does the Chicago to Reading bus arrive?

Chicago to Reading bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Allentown station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Reading?

Reading is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 07:03 in Chicago and 08:03 in Reading.

Can I drive from Chicago to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Reading is 1148 km. It takes approximately 11h 42m to drive from Chicago to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 40+ hotels available in Reading. Prices start at $54.27 per night.
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