There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Boston University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ORD - BOS
4h 57m$614–917Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane ORD - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to Back Baytrain
6h 54m$70–314Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
22h 22m$269–590Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
26h 48m$177–281Drive 978.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Boston Universitycar 978.9 mi
16h 48m$179–258Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MDW - BOS
4h 44m$114–567Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane MDW - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
6h 44m$114–571Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane ORD - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
7h 8m$88–411Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane MDW - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to Back Baytrain
6h 44m$90–424
Chicago to Boston University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Boston University is to fly and train which costs $65 - $320 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Boston University is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Mountfort St @ Carlton St via Newark Penn Station and Broadway Station - Red Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 22m.
The distance between Chicago and Boston University is 899 miles. The road distance is 984.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Boston University without a car is to train which takes 22h 22m and costs $260 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Chicago to Boston University, including transfers.
Chicago to Boston University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Boston University is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $600 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 22h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 26h 48m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $260–600 and the journey takes 21h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Boston University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Boston University is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:43 PM in Chicago and 5:43 PM in Boston University.
Chicago to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Boston University is 985 miles. It takes approximately 16h 48m to drive from Chicago to Boston University.
There are 1754+ hotels available in Boston University.