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How to get fromChicago to Allentownby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Allentown by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane plane ORD - ABE
    5h
    $60–375

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Allentownbus bus FlixBus N2640
    17h 40m
    $95–160

  3. Train, bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Allentownbus bus
    18h 20m
    $132–439

  4. Drive 715.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Allentowncar car 715.3 mi
    12h 3m
    $131–189

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MDW - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown - Wescosville, PAbus bus
    6h 58m
    $118–610

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORD - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown - Wescosville, PAbus bus
    7h 22m
    $118–610

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane ORD - AVP
    2. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Allentownbus bus
    8h 1m
    $126–460

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentownbus bus
    7h 24m
    $112–517

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Allentownbus bus
    8h 3m
    $74–395

  10. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Allentownbus bus Greyhound US0420
    19h 15m
    $78–193

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Allentownbus bus FlixBus 2651
    28h 50m
    $141–308

Chicago to Allentown by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Allentown once daily. Tickets cost $95–160 and the journey takes 17h 40m.

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