There are 10 ways to get from Natick to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOS - MDW
5h 40m$99–463Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Back Bay to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PVD - ORD
7h 25m$79–370Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Framingham Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
22h 56m$251–606Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
28h 52m$174–278Drive 965.4 mi
- Drive from Natick to Chicagocar 965.4 mi
16h 33m$177–255Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BOS - ORD
5h 56m$614–923Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MHT - MDW
6h 57m$132–677Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Back Bay to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PVD - MDW
7h 19m$94–440Train, bus to Bradley International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Natick Center to Worcestertrain
- Take the bus from Worcester to Hartfordbus
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BDL - MDW
7h 54m$100–462Fly Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BOS - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
8h 6m$685–1,982
Natick to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Natick to Chicago is to bus which costs $170 - $280 and takes 28h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Natick to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $95 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Natick to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Natick Center MBTA and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Framingham, Boston and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Natick to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Natick Center and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Framingham Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 56m.
The distance between Natick and Chicago is 895 miles. The road distance is 971 miles.
The best way to get from Natick to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 22h 56m and costs $250 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Natick to Chicago, including transfers.
Natick to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Natick to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Framingham Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Natick to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $95 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $650 and takes 22h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 28h 52m.
What companies run services between Natick, MA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Framingham Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $250–600 and the journey takes 21h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Framingham Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Natick to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Chicago is 1h behind Natick. It is currently 9:53 AM in Natick and 8:53 AM in Chicago.
Natick to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Natick to Chicago is 971 miles. It takes approximately 16h 33m to drive from Natick to Chicago.
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