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

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There are 9 ways to get from Meriden to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Meriden to Windsor Lockstrain
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBDL - MDW
    5h 18m
    $102–752

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Meriden to SpringfieldtrainAmtrak Hartford Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    21h 49m
    $146–671

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusProvidence
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640
    25h 6m
    $107–234

  4. Drive 874.1 mi

    1. Drive from Meriden to Chicagocar874.1 mi
    14h 24m
    $160–231

  5. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Meriden to Windsor Lockstrain
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBDL - ORD
    5h 39m
    $147–852

  6. Fly Tweed-New Haven Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeHVN - ORD
    5h 36m
    $106–496

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGA - MDW
    7h 26m
    $104–667

  8. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Stamfordtrain
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeHPN - ORD
    8h 53m
    $484–1,701

  9. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
    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
    26h 57m
    $122–279

Meriden to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration21h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Meriden, CT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Meriden to Chicago Union Station via Springfield in around 21h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station via New Haven Union Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York Midtown in around 25h 6m.

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