There are 7 ways to get from Carol Stream to Pittsburgh by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane ORD - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Plbus
3h 32mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0164
15h 43m$82–147Train
- Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
11h 42m$286–442Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640
15h 17m$87–144Drive 487.9 mi
- Drive from Carol Stream to Pittsburghcar 487.9 mi
8h 14m$84–121Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane ORD - JST
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 18m$176–464Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane MDW - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Plbus
5h 58m
Carol Stream to Pittsburgh by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carol Stream to Pittsburgh is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Carol Stream to Pittsburgh is to fly and train which takes 5h 18m and costs $170 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Carol Stream to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Wheaton Metra and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Carol Stream to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Winfield and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Carol Stream and Pittsburgh is 459 miles. The road distance is 490.7 miles.
The best way to get from Carol Stream to Pittsburgh without a car is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs $280 - $450.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Carol Stream to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Carol Stream to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Carol Stream to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Metra, depart from Winfield station.
The best way to get from Carol Stream to Pittsburgh is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs $280 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Auburn Gresham, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 15h 17m.
What companies run services between Carol Stream, IL, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Carol Stream to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Winfield, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 42m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 10h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Winfield to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Winfield to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 412-442-2000
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Carol Stream to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Pittsburgh is 1h ahead of Carol Stream. It is currently 7:30 PM in Carol Stream and 8:30 PM in Pittsburgh.
Carol Stream to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carol Stream to Pittsburgh is 491 miles. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Carol Stream to Pittsburgh.
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