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How to get fromChicago Loop to Nantucketby plane, train, bus, ferry, car or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Nantucket by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)planeORD - ACK
    5h 9m
    $384–657

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
    2. Take the bus from Times Square – 37th St. to Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Avebus
    3. Take the train from JFK/UMass to New Bedfordtrain
    4. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry
    31h 26m
    $179–414

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus
    3. Take the ferry from Ocean Street Terminal, Hyannis, MA to Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MAferry
    27h 20m
    $195–749

  4. Drive, car ferry, ferry

    1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Woods Holecar
    2. Take the car ferry from Woods Hole to Martha's Vineyardcarferry
    3. Take the ferry from Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard to Nantucket, MAferry
    20h 25m
    $215–515

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)planeMKE - ACK
    8h 15m
    $235–1,220

Chicago Loop to Nantucket by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Nantucket, MA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) 4 times a day.

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