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Compare train, coach and flight for Chicago, IL to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £74.
Distance: 1146 km
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£186 Average Price | £115 Average Price Cheapest | £143 Average Price |
22h 2m Average total duration 21h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 15m Average total duration 20h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.4 - 6.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get to New York, NY from Chicago, IL by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to New York, NY is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Chicago, IL to New York, NY
Travel to New York, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to New York, NY.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to New York, NY:
A flight is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to New York, NY costing on average £74.
A flight is £48 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Chicago, IL to New York, NY costing on average £77.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Coach takes on average 20h 10m.
Train takes on average 20h 12m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 23 coaches per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and New York, NY as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in LaGuardia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
- Coaches mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to New York, NY by coach.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to New York, NY by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
- 27 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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