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There are 11 ways to get from Merrick to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    5h 8m
    $211–669

  2. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    5h 25m
    $131–479

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    21h 17m
    $509–867

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    22h 10m
    $159–257

  5. Drive  813.2 mi

    1. Drive from Merrick to Chicagocar car 813.2 mi
    13h 48m
    $135–194

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    5h 14m
    $367–875

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    5h 58m
    $143–651

  8. Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    6h 52m
    $183–996

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

    1. Take the train from Merrick to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HPN - ORD
    7h 57m
    $132–690

  10. Fly Laguardia Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane LGA - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    7h 41m
    $196–853

  11. Train, bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from New York to Baltimorebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 12m
    $184–302

Merrick to Chicago by train

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration21h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$509Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 757.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Merrick, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merrick to Chicago Union Station via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 21h 17m.

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