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How to get fromChicago to Scrantonby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Scranton by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)planeORD - AVP
    3h 52m
    $98–375

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation CentertrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus StationbusGreyhound US0215
    16h 38m
    $133–656

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PAbusOurBus
    20h 10m
    $141–321

  4. Drive 701.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Scrantoncar701.6 mi
    11h 22m
    $128–185

  5. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PAbus
    24h 40m
    $119–339

Chicago to Scranton by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Scranton, PA via Harrisburg Bus Station and Harrisburg, PA in around 20h 10m.

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