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How to get fromEast Rutherford to Chicagoby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from East Rutherford to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeEWR - ORD
    5h 6m
    $84–320

  2. Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLGA - ORD
    5h 22m
    $67–289

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640
    21h 24m
    $92–206

  4. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    21h 58m
    $154–444

  5. Drive 781.8 mi

    1. Drive from East Rutherford to Chicagocar781.8 mi
    12h 51m
    $143–207

  6. Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGA - MDW
    5h 12m
    $92–449

  7. Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeJFK - ORD
    5h 50m
    $821–1,038

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeEWR - MDW
    4h 56m
    $89–400

  9. Bus, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeHPN - ORD
    7h 44m
    $89–407

  10. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus160 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    23h 52m
    $117–346

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    29h 42m
    $162–556

East Rutherford to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between East Rutherford, NJ, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 19h 40m.

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