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How to get fromSummit to Chicagoby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, bus or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Summit to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 38m
    $56–322

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    21h 41m
    $92–227

  3. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    22h 21m
    $84–434

  4. Drive 770 mi

    1. Drive from Summit to Chicagocar car 770 mi
    12h 52m
    $141–203

  5. Train, subway to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Summit to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway subway
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    5h 50m
    $93–482

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

    1. Take the train from Summit to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway subway
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    6h 6m
    $58–272

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

    1. Take the train from Summit to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    6h 4m
    $818–1,038

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

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    6h 52m
    $103–1,105

  9. Bus to Westchester County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Summit - Broad St At Maple St to NYC - 43rd St & Madison Avebus bus
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HPN - ORD
    7h 41m
    $109–411

  10. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    23h 31m
    $145–267

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 59m
    $142–557

Summit to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Summit, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–220 and the journey takes 19h 40m.

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