There are 12 ways to get from Basking Ridge to Chicago by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the train from Basking Ridge to Newark Broad Sttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EWR - ORD
6h 9m$86–325Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Basking Ridge to Summittrain
- Take the train from Summit to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LGA - ORD
7h 13m$79–366Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
22h 24m$125–228Train via Ossining (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
23h 7m$274–645Drive 760.9 mi
- Drive from Basking Ridge to Chicagocar 760.9 mi
12h 57m$139–201Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Basking Ridge to Summittrain
- Take the train from Summit to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JFK - ORD
6h 51m$81–379Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Basking Ridge to Summittrain
- Take the train from Summit to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LGA - MDW
6h 58m$114–596Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Basking Ridge to Newark Broad Sttrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
6h 56m$121–1,231Train, bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Basking Ridge to Newark Broad Sttrain
- Take the bus from Newark Airport Terminal B to Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ABE - ORD
8h 55m$121–455Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Take the train from Basking Ridge to Newark Broad Sttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane EWR - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
8h 13m$149–739Train, bus
- Take the train from Basking Ridge to Hobokentrain
- Take the bus from Hoboken Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 126
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
25h 8m$174–388Train
- Take the train from Basking Ridge to Newark Broad Sttrain Mneg
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
30h 32m$314–718
Basking Ridge to Chicago by train and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basking Ridge to Chicago is to train and fly which costs $85 - $330 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Basking Ridge to Chicago is to train and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $85 - $330.
No, there is no direct train from Basking Ridge to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Basking Ridge and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Summit, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 7m.
The distance between Basking Ridge and Chicago is 772 miles. The road distance is 765.4 miles.
The best way to get from Basking Ridge to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 22h 24m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Basking Ridge to Chicago, including transfers.
Basking Ridge to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Basking Ridge to Chicago is to bus which takes 22h 24m and costs $120 - $230. Alternatively, you can train via Ossining, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 23h 7m.
Chicago is 1h behind Basking Ridge. It is currently 9:22 PM in Basking Ridge and 8:22 PM in Chicago.
Basking Ridge to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Basking Ridge, NJ, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–210 and the journey takes 19h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basking Ridge to Chicago Union Station via Summit, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 23h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Basking Ridge to Newark Broad St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Basking Ridge to Summit
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–12
Train from Summit to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–14
Train from Basking Ridge to Hoboken
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–7
- Peak
- $5–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 610-868-6001
- webmaster@transbridgelines.com
- Website
- transbridgelines.com
Bus from Newark Airport Terminal B to Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- https://transbridgelines.com
- Schedules at
- https://transbridgelines.com/schedules-stops/schedules
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Hoboken Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–22
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $6–22
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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