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How to get fromChicago to Nantucket Islandby plane, train, ferry, bus, car or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Nantucket Island by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane ORD - ACK
    4h 28m
    $452–655

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    $120–494

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station 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 20m
    $299–436

  4. Drive, car ferry, ferry

    1. Drive from Chicago to Woods Holecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Woods Hole to Martha's Vineyardcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard to Nantucket, MAferry ferry
    20h 34m
    $215–515

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and JetBlue Airways fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) twice daily.

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