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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bangor, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bangor (BGR)plane plane ORD - BGR
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Airport to Machias, MEbus bus
    7h 48m
    $98–429

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Machias, MEbus bus
    30h 34m
    $289–609

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Machias, MEbus bus
    33h 56m
    $203–335

  4. Drive 1,204.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Machiascar car 1,204.1 mi
    22h 28m
    $220–318

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bangor, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bangor (BGR)plane plane MDW - BGR
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Airport to Machias, MEbus bus
    10h 24m
    $144–679

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)plane plane ORD - BHB
    2. Take the bus from Hancock, ME to Machias, MEbus bus
    9h 16m
    $110–370

Chicago to Machias by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$289Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Machias, ME, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Machias, ME via New York Midtown, Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, Bangor Transportation Center, and Bangor, ME in around 33h 56m.

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