Rome2Rio

How to get fromReading to Chicagoby train or plane

Find Transport to Chicago

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Chicago by train or plane

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

  1. Train, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LHR - ORD
    12h 39m
    $387–945

  2. Train, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LHR - MDW
    14h 58m
    $857–3,495

  3. Train, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane LHR - SBN
    3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    16h 55m
    $408–1,505

  4. Train, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane LHR - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    17h 1m
    $469–2,210

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration9h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Reading, England and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Chicago. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, then take the subway to Jackson-Blue. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, then take the subway to Harold Washington Library.

Airlines
Train 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

Where to next?

Trips from Reading

Trips to Chicago

Popular routes