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Jersey City to Chicago

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Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$509.54

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$433.11
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$471.33

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$433.11
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$382.16
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$458.59
Plane from Westchester County Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$382.16

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$254.77
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$280.25
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$242.03
Plane from Westchester County Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$216.56

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$382.16
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$445.85

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$43.31–$203.82

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$624.19
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$445.85

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$76.43
Train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
18h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$318.46
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$89.17
Train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
27h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$114.65–$382.16

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$242.03

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$30.57–$433.11

Metro-North Railroad (MNR)

Phone:
877.690.5114
Website:
mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to White
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.83–$17.83

PATH

Phone:
+1 800 234-7284
Website:
panynj.gov/path/en/index.html
Train from Journal Square to 9th
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.17
Train from Journal Square to 33rd
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.17

MTA

Phone:
877-690-5116
Website:
new.mta.info/
Train from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jackson
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.35

Long Island Rail Road

Phone:
+1-718-217-5477
Website:
mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.69–$14.01

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$127.39
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$58.60–$356.68

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

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:
1-800-343-9999
Website:
peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.37–$70.06

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Chicago is to train and subway and fly which costs $65.22 - $239.13 and takes 5h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jersey City to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Jersey City to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $81.52 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Jersey City and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Jersey City to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Jersey City and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from Jersey City to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.

How far is it from Jersey City to Chicago?

The distance between Jersey City and Chicago is 1197 km. The road distance is 1261.8 km.

How do I travel from Jersey City to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Jersey City to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 21h 6m and costs $70.65 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from Jersey City to Chicago?

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

Where do I catch the Jersey City to Chicago bus from?

Jersey City to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Jersey City to Chicago train from?

Jersey City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from Jersey City to Chicago?

The best way to get from Jersey City to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $81.52 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $228.26 and takes 21h 6m, you could also train via Ossining, which costs $86.96 - $347.83 and takes 22h.

Where does the Jersey City to Chicago bus arrive?

Jersey City to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Jersey City and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Jersey City. It is currently 09:11 in Jersey City and 08:11 in Chicago.

Where does the Jersey City to Chicago train arrive?

Jersey City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Jersey City to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Jersey City to Chicago is 1262 km. It takes approximately 12h 59m to drive from Jersey City to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

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