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How to Travel from

Boston 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 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$535.02
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$560.50
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$1,210.17

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$331.20
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$254.77
Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$305.73
Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$305.73
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$254.77

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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$636.93
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$1,210.17

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 Manchester Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$624.19
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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$121.02–$356.68
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$420.37

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
22h 22m
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
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
10h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$61.15–$216.56

MBTA

Phone:
+1-617-222-3200
Website:
mbta.com
Train from South Station to Providence
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.24–$16.56

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from South Station to Providence
Ave. Duration:
39 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 South Station to Providence
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.20–$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
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$140.12
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$203.82

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to New
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$82.80
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
20h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$254.77
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$76.43

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.76–$95.54

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Chicago is to fly which costs $45.65 - $271.74 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $76.09 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Boston 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 22m.

How far is it from Boston to Chicago?

The distance between Boston and Chicago is 1404 km. The road distance is 1592.7 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Boston to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Chicago bus from?

Boston to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Chicago train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Chicago?

The best way to get from Boston to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $76.09 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $86.96 - $293.48 and takes 22h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $86.96 - $293.48 and takes 25h 45m.

Where does the Boston to Chicago bus arrive?

Boston to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

What is the time difference between Boston and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Boston. It is currently 14:12 in Boston and 13:12 in Chicago.

Where does the Boston to Chicago train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Boston to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Chicago is 1593 km. It takes approximately 16h 30m to drive from Boston to Chicago.

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

Book your Boston to Chicago train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to Chicago?

Book your Boston to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

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