There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Darien by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ORD - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Darientrain
5h 41m$146–581Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport, line 971 bus
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane ORD - HPN
- Take the bus from Main St @ South Broadway to Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay Abus
7h 10m$96–472Train
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Darientrain
21h 41m$267–573Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0240
23h 39m$154–248Drive 822.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Dariencar 822.5 mi
13h 50m$151–217Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MDW - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Darientrain
5h 26m$216–681Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ORD - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Darientrain
5h 57m$338–892Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ORD - EWR
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 35m$156–1,443Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane MDW - BDL
- Take the train from Windsor Locks to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Darientrain
7h 33m$136–654Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore to New Yorkbus
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Darientrain
23h 49m$179–312
Chicago to Darien by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Darien is to bus which costs $150 - $250 and takes 23h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Darien is to fly and train which takes 5h 26m and costs $210 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Darien. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Boston Post Rd @ opp Mansfield Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Darien. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Darien via Croton-Harmon and 125th Street - Harlem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 41m.
The distance between Chicago and Darien is 794 miles. The road distance is 827.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Darien without a car is to train which takes 21h 41m and costs $260 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Chicago to Darien, including transfers.
Chicago to Darien bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Darien train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Darien is to train which takes 21h 41m and costs $260 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 23h 39m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Darien, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Darien via Croton-Harmon and 125th Street - Harlem in around 21h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Boston Post Rd @ opp Mansfield Ave via New York Midtown, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Stamford Bus Stop, and Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay E in around 23h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Darien
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $16–18
Train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Darien
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $16–18
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Darien
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $16–18
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Darien
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–14
- Peak
- $17–19
Train from New Haven to Darien
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–14
- Peak
- $16–18
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Darien
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–14
- Peak
- $17–19
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Darien bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Darien is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 11:25 AM in Chicago and 12:25 PM in Darien.
Chicago to Darien train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Darien is 827 miles. It takes approximately 13h 50m to drive from Chicago to Darien.
There are 203+ hotels available in Darien.


