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How to get fromChicago to Lancaster Countyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Lancaster County by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Lancaster

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane plane ORD - LNS
    4h 6m
    $88–445

  2. Train via Pittsburgh (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    19h 26m
    $206–452

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    20h 19m
    $104–183

  4. Drive 693.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lancaster Countycar car 693.7 mi
    11h 27m
    $127–183

  5. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, line 18 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane ORD - MDT
    2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus bus
    8h 55m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    22h 7m
    $163–328

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    31h 39m
    $323–696

Chicago to Lancaster County by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lancaster County, PA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lancaster (LNS) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Rt. 23 & Hornig Rd. via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, AMTRAK ETown, W. Chestnut & Water St., and W. Chestnut & N. Queen, Lancaster, PA 17 in around 19h 26m.

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