How to Travel from
New York to Chicago
by Plane, Route or Car
Four ways to Travel from New York to Chicago
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (1 269 km)
13 h 8 min
1269 km.
from $69
Fastest
Plane from New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport) to Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
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Other
Bus via Baltimore
21 h 5 min
1144 km.
from $183.91
Train, Plane
6 h 55 min
1143 km.
from $140.02
Navigate from New York to Chicago
Continue onto Broadway
24 m
Turn right onto Chambers Street
162 m
Turn right onto Church Street
65 m
Turn left onto Reade Street
162 m
Turn right onto Hudson Street
1 km 852 m
Keep right and take I 78 toward Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
4 km 617 m
Keep left onto 14th Street Viaduct and take NJ 139 West toward Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
2 km 906 m
Keep right and take US 1-9 Truck toward Newark
1 km 357 m
Keep left onto NJ 7
4 km 131 m
Keep right toward I 280 West
27 km 776 m
Keep left toward I 280 West, I 80 West
21 km 77 m
Keep left
84 m
Turn sharp left onto NJ 15
1 km 789 m
Keep right and take I 80 West toward Delaware Water Gap, Netcong
14 km 870 m
Continue onto Christopher Columbus Highway
42 km 615 m
Keep left
428 m
Keep left onto I 80
8 km 370 m
Keep left onto I 80
19 km 103 m
Keep left onto I 80
492 km 275 m
Keep right onto I 80
7 km 241 m
Keep right onto I 80 toward I 80 West, I 76 East
1 km 775 m
Keep right onto I 80 and take I 80 West toward Cleveland
615 km 997 m
Keep left onto Chicago Skyway toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
9 km 450 m
Keep right and drive toward Canalport Avenue, Cermak Road
1 km 598 m
Keep left
292 m
Keep left onto South Halsted Street
225 m
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
296 m
Turn left
46 m
Turn right
242 m
Arrive at destination
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:
$76.09–$434.78
Spirit Airlines
Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$369.57
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$402.17
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$369.57
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$326.09
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$391.30
Plane from Westchester County Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$326.09
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$217.39
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$239.13
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$206.52
Plane from Westchester County Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$184.78
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$315.22
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$326.09
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$380.43
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$532.61
Train operators
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
19h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$282.61
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:
$9.24–$15.22
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$108.70
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.00–$304.35
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
20h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$217.39
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:
$5.43–$59.78
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from New York to Chicago, IL?
The cheapest way to get from New York to Chicago, IL is to fly which costs $65.22 - $239.13 and takes 5h 14m.
What is the fastest way to get from New York to Chicago, IL?
The fastest way to get from New York to Chicago, IL is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $76.09 - $413.04 .
Is there a direct bus between New York and Chicago, IL?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 25m.
Is there a direct train between New York and Chicago, IL?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 32m.
How far is it from New York to Chicago, IL?
The distance between New York and Chicago, IL is 1200 km. The road distance is 1271.8 km.
How do I travel from New York to Chicago, IL without a car?
The best way to get from New York to Chicago, IL without a car is to train which takes 19h 41m and costs $81.52 - $282.61 .
How long does it take to get from New York to Chicago, IL?
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from New York to Chicago, IL, including transfers.
Where do I catch the New York to Chicago, IL bus from?
New York to Chicago, IL bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Where do I catch the New York to Chicago, IL train from?
New York to Chicago, IL train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Train, bus or fly from New York to Chicago, IL?
The best way to get from New York to Chicago, IL is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $76.09 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $81.52 - $282.61 and takes 19h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $70.65 - $217.39 and takes 20h 25m.
Where does the New York to Chicago, IL bus arrive?
New York to Chicago, IL bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
What is the time difference between New York and Chicago, IL?
Chicago, IL is 1h behind New York. It is currently 18:42 in New York and 17:42 in Chicago, IL.
Where does the New York to Chicago, IL train arrive?
New York to Chicago, IL train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Can I drive from New York to Chicago, IL?
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Chicago, IL is 1272 km. It takes approximately 13h 7m to drive from New York to Chicago, IL.
How do I get a train ticket from New York to Chicago, IL?
Book your New York to Chicago, IL train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from New York to Chicago, IL?
Book your New York to Chicago, IL bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Chicago, IL?
There are 1268+ hotels available in Chicago, IL. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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