There are 8 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Chicago Loop by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)PIT - ORD
4h 32m$89–345Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0164
10h 34m$61–121Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationFloridian
9h 46m$80–160Drive 460.8 mi
- Drive from Pittsburgh to Chicago Loop460.8 mi
7h 31m$85–122Fly Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)PIT - MDW
4h 19m$69–418Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)JST - ORD
5h 28m$79–332Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)CLE - MDW
6h 55m$129–377Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to ChicagoFlixBus N2640
11h 25m$64–107
Pittsburgh to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pittsburgh to Chicago Loop is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 10h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Pittsburgh to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $65 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Pittsburgh station to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Pittsburgh and Chicago Loop is 455 miles. The road distance is 463.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Chicago Loop without a car is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Pittsburgh to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Pittsburgh to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Pittsburgh to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $85 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 9h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 10h 34m.
What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 9h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $60–110
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More Questions & Answers
Pittsburgh to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Pittsburgh. It is currently 5:33 AM in Pittsburgh and 4:33 AM in Chicago Loop.
Pittsburgh to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pittsburgh to Chicago Loop is 464 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Pittsburgh to Chicago Loop.
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