Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Chicago

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeEWR - ORD
    4h 43m
    $88–283

  2. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLGA - ORD
    6h 3m
    $60–270

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640
    21h 13m
    $103–202

  4. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn StationtrainNec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    22h 27m
    $142–410

  5. Drive 771.2 mi

    1. Drive from Metuchen to Chicagocar771.2 mi
    13h 2m
    $141–204

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

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGA - MDW
    5h 52m
    $80–420

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeJFK - ORD
    6h 7m
    $768–1,139

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

    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePHL - MDW
    5h 53m
    $94–1,044

  9. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeEWR - MDW
    4h 47m
    $88–393

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit CentertrainNec
    2. Take the train from Trenton to Gray 30th St StationtrainTre
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimorebus
    4. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    25h 20m

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    29h 31m
    $173–662

Metuchen to Chicago by train and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration21h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–190 and the journey takes 19h 40m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from Metuchen

Trips to Chicago

Popular routes