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Compare train, coach and flight for New York, NY to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £84. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 8m. 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 £84, and a train costs an average of £133.
Distance: 1146 km
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£246 Average Price | £160 Average Price | £140 Average Price Cheapest |
21h 37m Average total duration 21h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 41m Average total duration 21h 11m 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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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 Chicago, IL from New York, NY by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from New York, NY to Chicago, IL is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: New York, NY to Chicago, IL
Travel to Chicago, IL 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 New York, NY to Chicago, IL.
You can get to Chicago, IL from New York, NY 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Chicago, IL is a flight with an average price of £30.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Chicago, IL:
Taking a flight costs £33 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of £63.
A flight is £43 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average £73.
The fastest way from New York, NY to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 36 min.
There are alternative travel options to Chicago, IL that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 22 h 5 min of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 19 h 32 min of travel time.
Chicago, IL is approximately 710 miles away from New York, NY.
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Chicago, IL is:
- 21 coaches a day.
- 45 flights a day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Chicago, IL from New York, NY as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from New York, NY to Chicago, IL:
The following travel companies offer services from New York, NY to Chicago, IL:
- Greyhound, FlixBus or Peter Pan Bus can take you to Chicago, IL by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Greyhound from New York, NY to Chicago, IL for £63.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines or Republic Airlines for flights to Chicago, IL. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Spirit Airlines New York, NY to Chicago, IL tickets on Omio for £30.
- Amtrak can take you to Chicago, IL by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Amtrak from New York, NY to Chicago, IL for £73.
Yes, there are direct services available from New York, NY to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
- 26 direct flights per day with United, Spirit Airlines or Republic Airlines.
- 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 Chicago, IL as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Chicago, IL from New York, NY.
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