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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Elmhurst by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeORD - LGA
    3h 49m
    $58–265

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York MidtownbusFlixBus N2640
    20h 29m
    $105–272

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainLake Shore Limited / ...
    20h 54m
    $134–491

  4. Drive 795.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Elmhurstcar795.6 mi
    13h 16m
    $146–210

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeMDW - LGA
    3h 31m
    $72–375

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeORD - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
    5h 2m
    $86–319

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)planeORD - JFK
    5h 3m
    $814–1,017

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeMDW - EWR
    4h 37m
    $90–379

  9. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusGreyhound US0670 / ...
    22h 17m
    $113–283

Chicago to Elmhurst by bus and train (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA?

Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown once daily. Tickets cost $100–270 and the journey takes 20h 10m.

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