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

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There are 8 ways to get from Elizabeth to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    3h 21m
    $130–825

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    21h 23m
    $132–216

  3. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    21h 55m
    $241–581

  4. Drive  777.7 mi

    1. Drive from Elizabeth to Chicagocar car 777.7 mi
    13h 5m
    $142–205

  5. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    5h 37m
    $329–886

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    6h 1m
    $143–584

  7. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Newark to Baltimorebus bus Ppb 8448
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    25h 58m
    $147–261

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    30h 6m
    $292–656

Elizabeth to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration21h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 734.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 19h 40m.

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