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How to get fromBoston to Algonquinby ferry, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Algonquin by ferry, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    6h 6m
    $634–1,051

  2. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHT - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    6h 35m
    $99–384

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain train Up-Nw
    24h 41m
    $586–891

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    28h 51m
    $215–323

  5. Drive  1,021.6 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Algonquincar car 1,021.6 mi
    17h 39m
    $187–270

  6. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain train
    7h 8m
    $118–513

  7. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PVD - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    7h 1m
    $115–447

  8. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MHT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain train
    7h 23m
    $113–466

  9. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BOS - MKE
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    8h 6m
    $719–1,990

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar187Weekly Planes
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 904.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Algonquin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Algonquin via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Cary in around 24h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Algonquin via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 28h 51m.

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