There are 6 ways to get from Johnstown to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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Fly Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JST - ORD
3h 8m$56–292Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
12h 37m$79–191Bus
- Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
13h 45m$73–186Drive 520.6 mi
- Drive from Johnstown to Chicagocar 520.6 mi
8h 53m$95–138Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PIT - MDW
6h 46m$86–446Train, bus
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640
14h 12m$81–136
Johnstown to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johnstown to Chicago is to train which costs $75 - $200 and takes 12h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Johnstown to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $55 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Johnstown to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Johnstown Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Johnstown station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Johnstown Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
The distance between Johnstown and Chicago is 511 miles. The road distance is 523.7 miles.
The best way to get from Johnstown to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 12h 37m and costs $75 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Johnstown to Chicago, including transfers.
Johnstown to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Johnstown Bus Stop station.
Johnstown to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Johnstown Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Johnstown to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $55 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $200 and takes 12h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $190 and takes 13h 45m.
What companies run services between Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 12h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $60–110
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More Questions & Answers
Johnstown to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Johnstown. It is currently 3:12 AM in Johnstown and 2:12 AM in Chicago.
Johnstown to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johnstown to Chicago is 524 miles. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Johnstown to Chicago.
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