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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Hartford by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane MDW - BDL
    4h 16m
    $114–609

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    20h 51m
    $151–715

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Hartford Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2610
    23h 40m
    $120–322

  4. Drive 889.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Hartfordcar car 889.6 mi
    14h 51m
    $163–235

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane ORD - BDL
    4h 53m
    $394–709

  6. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus bus
    25h 29m
    $128–280

Chicago to Hartford by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration20h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Hartford, CT, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Hartford Amtrak Station via Springfield in around 20h 51m.

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