What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Illinois?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Illinois is to bus which costs $120 - $280 and takes 25h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Illinois?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Illinois is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $90 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Illinois?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Illinois?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 22m.

How far is it from Boston to Illinois?

The distance between Boston and Illinois is 887 miles. The road distance is 986.6 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Illinois without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Illinois without a car is to train which takes 22h 22m and costs $140 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Illinois?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Boston to Illinois, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Illinois bus from?

Boston to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Illinois train from?

Boston to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Illinois?

The best way to get from Boston to Illinois is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $110 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $700 and takes 22h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 25h 30m.

Where does the Boston to Illinois bus arrive?

Boston to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

What is the time difference between Boston and Illinois?

Illinois is 1h behind Boston. It is currently 9:19 PM in Boston and 8:19 PM in Illinois.

Where does the Boston to Illinois train arrive?

Boston to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Illinois?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Illinois is 987 miles. It takes approximately 16h 38m to drive from Boston to Illinois.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston to Illinois?

Book your Boston to Illinois train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to Illinois?

Book your Boston to Illinois bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Illinois?

There are 1140+ hotels available in Illinois.

Boston to Illinois - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Illinois by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BOS - ORD
3h 47m
$112–322
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOS - MDW
3h 31m
$91–452
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
22h 22m
$140–700
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640
25h 30m
$126–273
Drive 980.8 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Chicagocar 980.8 mi
16h 38m
$179–259
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MHT - MDW
5h 26m
$126–633
Fly Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BOS - MKE
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
5h 32m
$291–721

Boston to Illinois by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 881.7 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Illinois, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–700 and the journey takes 22h 22m.

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