There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Johnstown by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane ORD - JST
3h 48m$66–323Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
11h 57m$109–214Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0400s
13h 30m$70–131Drive 520.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Johnstowncar 520.6 mi
8h 55m$95–138Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
14h 31m$80–137
Chicago to Johnstown by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Johnstown is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Johnstown is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $65 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Johnstown. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Johnstown Bus Stop via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Johnstown station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Johnstown Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between Chicago and Johnstown is 512 miles. The road distance is 523.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Johnstown without a car is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Chicago to Johnstown, including transfers.
Chicago to Johnstown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Johnstown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Johnstown is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $65 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 11h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 11h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Johnstown Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $60–110
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Johnstown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Johnstown is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 5:39 PM in Chicago and 6:39 PM in Johnstown.
Chicago to Johnstown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Johnstown is 524 miles. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Chicago to Johnstown.
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