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

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

The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Chicago, IL is a coach with an average price of £128.

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Chicago, IL:

A coach is £118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average £246.

A coach is £164 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average £291.

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 51m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Train takes on average 21h 52m.

Coach takes on average 22h 42m.

The New York, NY to Chicago, IL distance is approximately 1146 km.

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

• Around 78 flights per day.
• Around 31 coaches per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
• Coaches mostly depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Sun Country Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by coach.

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

• 41 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
• 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
• 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to Denver, CO, Boston, MA, Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA, Minneapolis, MN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from New York, NY to Chicago, IL, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

In Chicago, IL, you can explore the Museum of Science and Industry for interactive exhibits on science and technology or discover the vibrant neighbourhoods of Wicker Park and Lincoln Park, renowned for their unique shops and eateries. Take a river cruise to admire the city's iconic architecture, or enjoy a live performance at the historic Chicago Theatre. Spend a day at Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the oldest in the U.S. and free to enter. For sightseeing, visit Millennium Park with its modern art installations, the Art Institute of Chicago, Navy Pier, Willis Tower Skydeck for panoramic city views, or the Field Museum to see the famous T. rex skeleton, Sue.

To fully experience Chicago, IL, including its museums, architecture, and dining, a stay of three to four days is recommended.