There are 12 ways to get from Chicago to Matawan by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ORD - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Aberdeen-Matawantrain
5h 21m$146–885Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane ORD - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawantrain
8h 34m$104–493Train via New York
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawantrain Njcl / ...
21h 48m$249–560Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ravine Dr At Main St#bus 131 / ...
22h 20m$155–280Drive 783.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Matawancar 783.9 mi
13h 25m$144–207Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ORD - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawantrain
6h 15m$138–578Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MDW - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawantrain
6h$208–678Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ORD - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawantrain
6h 19m$328–891Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDW - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawantrain
6h 41m$164–994Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane ORD - ABE
- Take the bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stop to Newark Airportbus
8h 28m$148–443Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore to New Yorkbus
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawantrain
24h 10m$165–287Train
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawantrain Njcl / ...
28h 26m$293–655
Chicago to Matawan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Matawan is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Matawan is to fly and train which takes 5h 21m and costs $140 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Matawan. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Ravine Dr At Main St# via Newark Penn Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Matawan. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Aberdeen-Matawan via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 48m.
The distance between Chicago and Matawan is 763 miles. The road distance is 788.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Matawan without a car is to train via New York which takes 21h 48m and costs $240 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Chicago to Matawan, including transfers.
Chicago to Matawan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Matawan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Matawan is to train via New York which takes 21h 48m and costs $240 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $280 and takes 22h 20m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Matawan, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Aberdeen-Matawan via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 21h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ravine Dr At Main St# via Newark Penn Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 22h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Aberdeen-Matawan
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $17–21
Train from New York Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New York Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New York Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New York Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from Newark Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawan
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from New York Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New York Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from Newark Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawan
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Matawan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Matawan is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 2:45 PM in Chicago and 3:45 PM in Matawan.
Chicago to Matawan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Matawan is 789 miles. It takes approximately 13h 25m to drive from Chicago to Matawan.
There are 188+ hotels available in Matawan.

