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How to get fromChicago to Nantucketby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Nantucket by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane ORD - ACK
    5h 3m
    $104–507

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New Bedford, MA to Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    28h 6m
    $597–970

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Providencebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Quonset Point Pier, Quonset Point, RI to Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MAferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA to Nantucket, Massachusettsferry ferry
    30h 10m
    $336–481

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Chicago to Hyannis, MAcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucketferry ferry High-speed ferry to Hyannis
    18h 55m
    $195–321

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane MKE - ACK
    7h 51m
    $210–938

Chicago to Nantucket by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$597Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 941.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Nantucket, MA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) twice daily.

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