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How to get to New York, NY from Chicago, IL

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Travel Information from Chicago, IL to New York, NY

distanceDistance710 miles
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, coach or flight
priceTicket price range£30 - £87
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • £30 • 2 h 7 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • £30 • 2 h 7 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound, American Airlines or Amtrak

Take a train, coach or flight to travel 710 miles from Chicago, IL to New York, NY. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Greyhound, American Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Chicago, IL to New York, NY.

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from Chicago, IL to New York, NY

How to get to New York, NY from Chicago, IL by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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train

The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to New York, NY is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak
21:3020h12
Union Station, Chicago, IL
18:42Penn Station, New York, NY
£791One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Amtrak
21:3020h12
Union Station, Chicago, IL
18:42Penn Station, New York, NY
£791One-way
0 changes
Fastest
Spirit Airlines
17:441h45
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
20:29LaGuardia Airport, NY (LGA)
£1531One-way
0 changes
Other options
Amtrak
21:3020h35
Union Station, Chicago, IL
19:05Penn Station, New York, NY
£1641One-way
1 change
Amtrak
21:3022h46
Union Station, Chicago, IL
21:16Penn Station, New York, NY
£2021One-way
1 change
Amtrak
21:3022h46
Union Station, Chicago, IL
21:16Penn Station, New York, NY
£2121One-way
1 change
Greyhound
23:1523h35
Chicago, IL
23:50New York, NY
£1051One-way
1 change
Greyhound
23:1523h55
Chicago, IL
00:10New York, NY
£1051One-way
1 change
Greyhound
23:1533h45
Chicago, IL
10:00New York, NY
£1101One-way
2 changes
Spirit Airlines
05:152h08
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
08:23Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ (EWR)
£1661One-way
0 changes
American Airlines
10:371h53
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
13:30LaGuardia Airport, NY (LGA)
£2111One-way
0 changes
American Airlines
08:202h06
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
11:26LaGuardia Airport, NY (LGA)
£2111One-way
0 changes

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FlixBus, Amtrak and American Airlines will get you from Chicago to New York at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main travel provider in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak travel running daily, you can travel by travel across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela travel for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveller’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your travel journey from Chicago to New York, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      American Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the USA and the world; they offer Main Cabin, Business and First Class tickets for your travel from Chicago to New York.

        FAQs: Chicago, IL to New York, NY

        FAQs: 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.
        FAQs

        There are 3 options to travel from Chicago, IL to New York, NY including taking a train, coach or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to New York, NY from Chicago, IL is by taking a flight, which costs on average £30.

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Chicago, IL to New York, NY:

        Taking a flight costs £29 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of £59.

        Taking a flight costs £56 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £87.

        The quickest way to travel to New York, NY from Chicago, IL is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 7 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Coach takes on average 19 h 15 min.

        Taking a train requires on average 20 h 12 min of travel time.

        The Chicago, IL to New York, NY distance is approximately 710 miles.

        The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to New York, NY is:

        • 17 coaches a day.
        • 41 flights a day.
        • Around 9 trains per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Chicago, IL and New York, NY as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Chicago, IL to New York, NY:

          Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chicago, IL to New York, NY:

          • You can travel between Chicago, IL and New York, NY by coach with Greyhound or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £59 with Greyhound from Chicago, IL to New York, NY.
          • You can travel from Chicago, IL to New York, NY by flight with American Airlines, United or Spirit Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £30 with Spirit Airlines from Chicago, IL to New York, NY.
          • You can go to New York, NY from Chicago, IL by train with Amtrak. You'll see cheap train tickets for £87 with Amtrak from Chicago, IL to New York, NY on Omio.

          Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to New York, NY with the following travel companies:

          • Direct flight available with United or Spirit Airlines 26 direct flights per day.
          • Direct trains with Amtrak with 1 direct train per day.

          Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to New York, NY as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Chicago, IL and New York, NY.

          Looking to extend your trip from Chicago, IL to New York, NY? Many Omio customers who go from Chicago, IL to New York, NY usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Atlantic City, NJ or Niagara Falls, NY. If you're looking to explore Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Atlantic City, NJ or Niagara Falls, NY from New York, NY, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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