What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Needham?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Needham is to fly and train which costs $65 - $340 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Needham?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Needham is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $120 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Needham?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Needham. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Newark Penn Station, Federal St @ Franklin St and Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Needham?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Needham. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Needham Center via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 18m.

How far is it from Chicago to Needham?

The distance between Chicago and Needham is 895 miles. The road distance is 977.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Needham without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Needham without a car is to train which takes 23h 18m and costs $270 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Needham?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Chicago to Needham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Needham bus from?

Chicago to Needham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Needham train from?

Chicago to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Needham?

The best way to get from Chicago to Needham is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 23h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 27h 51m.

Where does the Chicago to Needham bus arrive?

Chicago to Needham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Needham?

Needham is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:12 PM in Chicago and 4:12 PM in Needham.

Where does the Chicago to Needham train arrive?

Chicago to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Needham?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Needham is 977 miles. It takes approximately 16h 42m to drive from Chicago to Needham.

Where can I stay near Needham?

There are 1467+ hotels available in Needham.

Chicago to Needham - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Needham by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MDW - BOS
5h 40m
$124–622
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane ORD - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Rugglestrain
7h 58m
$66–339
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
23h 18m
$279–606
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2640
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
27h 51m
$148–294
Drive 971.7 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Needhamcar 971.7 mi
16h 42m
$178–257
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ORD - BOS
6h 5m
$164–432
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane MDW - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
7h 35m
$124–630
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane MDW - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Rugglestrain
7h 33m
$90–479
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane ORD - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
8h 14m
$90–440
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane MDW - BDL
2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus
8h 22m
$118–652

Chicago to Needham by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 889.5 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $270–600 and the journey takes 21h 54m.

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