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How to Travel from

Reading to Chicago

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$318.92
Plane from Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$1,084.33
Plane from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$765.41

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$357.19
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$280.65

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$306.16
Plane from Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$497.52–$1,084.33
Plane from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$829.20

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$43.37–$204.11
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$63.78–$204.11
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$56.13–$255.14

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$446.49
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.14–$102.05
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$280.65
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.31–$95.68
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
26h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$108.43–$357.19
Bus from Reading to 30th
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.79–$242.38
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.24–$242.38

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$40.82–$484.76
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.72–$459.25

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$58.68–$357.19

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Allentown to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
18h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$242.38

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:
1-800-343-9999
Website:
peterpanbus.com
Bus from 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.38–$44.65

OurBus

Phone:
+1-844-800-6828
Website:
ourbus.com
Bus from Reading, PA to Allentown
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$7.65–$52.30

Martz Bus

Phone:
+1 800-233-8604
Website:
martzbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station, PA to Wilkes-Barre,
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$56.13–$82.92

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Chicago is to bus which costs $76.09 - $260.87 and takes 21h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Chicago is to bus and fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $119.57 - $532.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Reading, PA and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Wescosville P&R, LVHN Cedar Crest West Lot and Allentown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 53m.

How far is it from Reading to Chicago?

The distance between Reading and Chicago is 1193 km. The road distance is 1148.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 21h 53m and costs $76.09 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Reading to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Chicago bus from?

Reading to Chicago bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Reading, PA station.

Train, bus or fly from Reading to Chicago?

The best way to get from Reading to Chicago is to bus which takes 21h 53m and costs $76.09 - $260.87 . There are no good options to train or fly between Reading to Chicago.

Where does the Reading to Chicago bus arrive?

Reading to Chicago bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Allentown - Wescosville, PA station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Reading. It is currently 02:47 in Reading and 01:47 in Chicago.

Can I drive from Reading to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Chicago is 1148 km. It takes approximately 11h 43m to drive from Reading 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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