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How to Travel from

Chicago to Boston

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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:
$45.65–$369.57

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$1,032.61
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$478.26
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$413.04
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$434.78
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$597.83

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$239.13
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$250.00
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$228.26

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$1,032.61
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$478.26
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$478.26
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$423.91
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$347.83
Plane from Midway International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$369.57
Plane from Midway International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$347.83
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$326.09
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$456.52
Plane from Midway International Airport to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$489.13

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
10h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.00–$173.91
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
Ave. Duration:
21h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$293.48

MBTA

Phone:
+1-617-222-3200
Website:
mbta.com
Train from Providence to Back
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.00–$13.04
Train from Providence to South
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.33–$14.13

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:
$14.13–$195.65
Train from Providence to South
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$206.52

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:
$19.57–$326.09
Train from Providence to South
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.65–$336.96

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$163.04
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$108.70
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.37–$59.78

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$65.22
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
19h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$217.39
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New
Ave. Duration:
20h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$228.26
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.48–$70.65

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$76.09
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$54.35

OurBus

Phone:
+1-844-800-6828
Website:
ourbus.com
Bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$44.57
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston,
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.52–$53.26

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Boston is to drive which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $173.91 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct flight between Chicago and Boston?

Yes, there are direct flights between Chicago and Boston; these take 1h 28m and cost $41.30 - $434.78 .

How far is it from Chicago to Boston?

The distance between Chicago and Boston is 832 km. The road distance is 857.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Boston without a car is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs $119.57 - $271.74 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Chicago to Boston, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Boston?

The best way to get from Chicago to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $119.57 - $543.48 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $119.57 - $271.74 and takes 10h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $65.22 - $315.22 and takes 13h 54m.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Boston?

Boston is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 03:58 in Chicago and 04:58 in Boston.

Can I drive from Chicago to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Boston is 857 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Chicago to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 30+ hotels available in Boston. Prices start at $46.64 per night.
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