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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 coach with prices starting from £85. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 coach costs an average of £85, and a train costs an average of £119.
Distance: 1146 km
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£236 Average Price | £156 Average Price | £126 Average Price Cheapest |
21h 55m Average total duration 21h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 12m Average total duration 20h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.4 - 6.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 flight 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.
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.
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