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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeEWR - ORD
    4h 29m
    $74–270

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLGA - ORD
    5h 46m
    $65–291

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640
    21h 17m
    $102–205

  4. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    22h 10m
    $132–372

  5. Drive 774.1 mi

    1. Drive from Union to Chicagocar774.1 mi
    12h 50m
    $142–205

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

    1. Take the bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGA - MDW
    5h 33m
    $90–471

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

    1. Take the bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeJFK - ORD
    6h 13m
    $819–1,140

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeEWR - MDW
    4h 30m
    $74–410

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

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePHL - MDW
    6h 40m
    $95–1,070

  10. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus114
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    24h 14m
    $118–261

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    29h 35m
    $182–555

Union to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration21h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Union, Union County, NJ, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and United 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $100–200 and the journey takes 19h 40m.

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