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

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There are 8 ways to get from Beacon to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Beacon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    5h 55m
    $171–587

  2. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Beacon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HPN - ORD
    8h 15m
    $114–486

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    19h 28m
    $298–612

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to 9th Ave & W 30th Stbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    20h 59m
    $146–271

  5. Drive 798.9 mi

    1. Drive from Beacon to Chicagocar car 798.9 mi
    13h 13m
    $146–211

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Beacon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    6h 16m
    $221–687

  7. Train, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal Bbus bus
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    7h 16m
    $193–1,455

  8. Train to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    7h 50m
    $129–730

Beacon to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration19h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 795.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Beacon, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $290–600 and the journey takes 18h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beekman St & High St to Chicago Bus Station via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, 9th Ave & W 30th St, and New York Midtown in around 20h 59m.

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