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How to get fromAltoona to Chicagoby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Altoona to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JST - ORD
    4h 49m
    $64–292

  2. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SCE - ORD
    5h 59m
    $63–294

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    13h 35m
    $125–308

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    14h 45m
    $73–183

  5. Drive 543.7 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Chicagocar car 543.7 mi
    9h 39m
    $100–144

  6. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PIT - MDW
    7h 44m
    $102–543

  7. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MDT - ORD
    7h 53m
    $77–343

  8. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIT - ORD
    8h 8m
    $137–433

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    15h 10m
    $87–173

Altoona to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 13h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 14h 45m.

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