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

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There are 6 ways to get from New Britain to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BDL - MDW
    5h 16m
    $85–432

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BDL - ORD
    5h 33m
    $70–362

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    22h 46m
    $238–568

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2610
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    25h 28m
    $158–249

  5. Drive  880.4 mi

    1. Drive from New Britain to Chicagocar car 880.4 mi
    14h 41m
    $161–233

  6. Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Britain to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    28h
    $161–276

New Britain to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 808.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between New Britain, CT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Stn @ Bay B to Chicago Union Station via Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Hartford Amtrak Station, and Springfield in around 22h 46m.

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