There are 10 ways to get from Darien to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the train from Darien to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LGA - MDW
5h 23m$216–681Train, train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Darien to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Windsor Lockstrain
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BDL - MDW
7h 37m$107–474Train
- Take the train from Darien to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-Harmontrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
21h 51m$261–585Bus
- Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0240
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
24h 31m$152–261Drive 822.5 mi
- Drive from Darien to Chicagocar 822.5 mi
13h 48m$151–217Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Darien to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LGA - ORD
5h 36m$146–581Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Darien to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JFK - ORD
6h 15m$338–892Train, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Darien to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EWR - ORD
6h 44m$159–899Line 971 bus to Westchester County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay A to South Broadway @ Main Stbus
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane HPN - ORD
7h 2m$112–621Train, bus
- Take the train from Darien to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
25h 39m$160–317
Darien to Chicago by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darien to Chicago is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 13h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Darien to Chicago is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $210 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Darien to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Stamford Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Darien to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Darien and arriving at Chicago Union Station via 125th Street - Harlem and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 51m.
The distance between Darien and Chicago is 779 miles. The road distance is 827.3 miles.
The best way to get from Darien to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 21h 51m and costs $260 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Darien to Chicago, including transfers.
Darien to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Stamford Bus Stop station.
Darien to Chicago train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Darien station.
The best way to get from Darien to Chicago is to train which takes 21h 51m and costs $260 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 24h 31m.
What companies run services between Darien, CT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Darien to Chicago Union Station via 125th Street - Harlem and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 21h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Darien to Chicago Bus Station via Stamford, Stamford Bus Stop, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York Midtown in around 24h 31m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Darien to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $16–18
Train from Darien to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $16–18
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-Harmon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from Darien to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $16–18
Train from Darien to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–14
- Peak
- $17–19
Train from Darien to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–14
- Peak
- $17–19
Train from Darien to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–14
- Peak
- $16–18
Train from Darien to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–14
- Peak
- $17–19
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Darien to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Chicago is 1h behind Darien. It is currently 5:11 AM in Darien and 4:11 AM in Chicago.
Darien to Chicago train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darien to Chicago is 827 miles. It takes approximately 13h 48m to drive from Darien to Chicago.
There are 1275+ hotels available in Chicago.



