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

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

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    5h 9m
    $74–314

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

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    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    6h 17m
    $58–274

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2602
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    22h 20m
    $99–164

  4. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    22h 32m
    $140–421

  5. Drive 767.9 mi

    1. Drive from New Brunswick to Chicagocar car 767.9 mi
    13h 11m
    $141–203

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

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    6h 1m
    $93–494

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

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    6h 18m
    $768–1,040

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

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    5h 59m
    $94–699

  9. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Newark Airport Terminal B to Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    8h 3m
    $124–374

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Gray 30th St Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimorebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 11m

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    28h 49m
    $153–464

New Brunswick to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration22h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between New Brunswick, NJ, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Brunswick to Chicago Bus Station via New York Midtown in around 22h 20m.

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