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

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There are 6 ways to get from Hershey to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Line 322 bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Hershey Intermodal Center to Market Square Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MDT - ORD
    5h 45m
    $49–279

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    17h 47m
    $156–382

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    18h 24m
    $91–162

  4. Drive 668.6 mi

    1. Drive from Hershey to Chicagocar car 668.6 mi
    11h 2m
    $122–177

  5. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SCE - ORD
    7h 33m
    $54–286

  6. Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    23h 19m
    $133–256

Hershey to Chicago by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Hershey, PA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Houlihns to Chicago Union Station via 2 & Mkt Hbg, Harrisburg, and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 17h 47m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–160 and the journey takes 16h 30m.

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