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

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There are 6 ways to get from Illinois to Scranton by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane ORD - AVP
    3h 56m
    $128–505

  2. Fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane plane ORD - ABE
    2. Take the bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 22m
    $84–399

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0215
    16h 38m
    $221–453

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus bus 770
    21h 35m
    $126–248

  5. Drive 701.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Scrantoncar car 701.7 mi
    11h 31m
    $129–185

  6. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus bus 770
    24h 45m
    $147–307

Illinois to Scranton by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Illinois, 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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Scranton, Pa via 95th Red Line Station, Chicago, and Harrisburg, Pa in around 21h 35m.

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