What is the best way to travel from New York to Chicago?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Chicago from New York. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Chicago from New York?
You can get to Chicago with just £41 by taking a Flight from Spirit Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Frontier Airlines28h 45m007:59John F. Kennedy AirportJohn F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 711:44Chicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0Economy
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Spirit Airlines13h 14m007:59Newark AirportNewark Airport20:13Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0Economy
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Frontier Airlines27h 48m011:02John F. Kennedy AirportJohn F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 713:50Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0Economy
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United Airlines2h 42m006:00LaGuardia AirportLaGuardia Airport07:42Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0Economy
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Skyscanner2h 49m011:20LaGuardia AirportLaGuardia Airport13:09Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0Economy
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Frontier Airlines7h 57m011:00John F. Kennedy AirportJohn F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 717:57Chicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0Economy
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FlixBus27h 40m021:00New YorkChinatown23:40ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus38h 50m021:00New YorkChinatown10:50Chicago95th Red Line Station0Economy
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Greyhound US22h 15m022:50New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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Greyhound US25h 5m020:00New YorkG. Washington Bridge Bus Station20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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New York Trailways33h 20m005:15New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal13:35ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
Cheapest Flights today
Cheapest Buses today
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Greyhound US21h 55m002:45New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal23:40ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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Greyhound US22h 15m022:50New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus37h 5m008:00New YorkChrystie St20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus27h 40m021:00New YorkChinatown23:40ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses tomorrow
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Greyhound US22h 15m022:50New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus27h 40m021:00New YorkChinatown23:40ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus23h 5m022:00New York31st & 8th Ave20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus36h 5m021:00New YorkChinatown08:05ChicagoCanal & Van Buren0Economy
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Greyhound US35h 10m021:55New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal08:05ChicagoCanal & Van Buren0Economy
Cheapest Buses Friday
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Greyhound US22h 15m022:50New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus27h 20m017:45New YorkChinatown20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus23h 5m022:00New York31st & 8th Ave20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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New York Trailways33h 20m005:15New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal13:35ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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Greyhound US21h 55m002:45New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal23:40ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus34h 5m011:00New YorkChrystie St20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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Greyhound US24h 35m022:50New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal22:25Chicago95th Red Line Station0Economy
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FlixBus25h 25m022:00New York31st & 8th Ave22:25Chicago95th Red Line Station0Economy
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FlixBus29h 40m017:45New YorkChinatown22:25Chicago95th Red Line Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus27h 40m021:00New YorkChinatown23:40ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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Greyhound US22h 15m022:50New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus28h 5m017:00New YorkChinatown20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Monday
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Spirit Airlines2h 40m010:59LaGuardia AirportLaGuardia Airport12:39Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0Economy
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United Airlines2h 42m006:00LaGuardia AirportLaGuardia Airport07:42Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0Economy
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Skyscanner2h 49m011:20LaGuardia AirportLaGuardia Airport13:09Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0Economy
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Delta Air Lines2h 48m007:30LaGuardia AirportLaGuardia Airport09:18Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0Economy
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JetBlue Airways4h 59m014:00John F. Kennedy AirportJohn F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 717:59Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0Economy
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Greyhound US21h 55m002:45New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal23:40ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus27h 40m021:00New YorkChinatown23:40ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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Greyhound US22h 15m022:50New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus37h 5m008:00New YorkChrystie St20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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Cheapest Buses Tuesday
What are the fastest trips from New York to Chicago?
You can get to Chicago from New York in just 2h 40m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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United Airlines2h 42m006:00LaGuardia AirportLaGuardia Airport07:42Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0Economy
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Skyscanner2h 49m011:20LaGuardia AirportLaGuardia Airport13:09Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0Economy
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Frontier Airlines7h 57m011:00John F. Kennedy AirportJohn F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 717:57Chicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0Economy
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JetBlue Airways8h 4m010:55LaGuardia AirportLaGuardia Airport17:59Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0Economy
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Spirit Airlines13h 14m007:59Newark AirportNewark Airport20:13Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0Economy
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Frontier Airlines27h 48m011:02John F. Kennedy AirportJohn F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 713:50Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0Economy
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Greyhound US22h 15m022:50New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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Greyhound US25h 5m020:00New YorkG. Washington Bridge Bus Station20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus27h 40m021:00New YorkChinatown23:40ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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New York Trailways33h 20m005:15New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal13:35ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus38h 50m021:00New YorkChinatown10:50Chicago95th Red Line Station0Economy
Fastest Flights today
Fastest Buses today
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Greyhound US21h 55m002:45New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal23:40ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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Greyhound US22h 15m022:50New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus27h 40m021:00New YorkChinatown23:40ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus37h 5m008:00New YorkChrystie St20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
Fastest Buses tomorrow
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Greyhound US22h 15m022:50New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus23h 5m022:00New York31st & 8th Ave20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus27h 40m021:00New YorkChinatown23:40ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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Greyhound US35h 10m021:55New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal08:05ChicagoCanal & Van Buren0Economy
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FlixBus36h 5m021:00New YorkChinatown08:05ChicagoCanal & Van Buren0Economy
Fastest Buses Friday
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Greyhound US22h 15m022:50New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus23h 5m022:00New York31st & 8th Ave20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus27h 20m017:45New YorkChinatown20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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New York Trailways33h 20m005:15New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal13:35ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Greyhound US21h 55m002:45New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal23:40ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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Greyhound US24h 35m022:50New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal22:25Chicago95th Red Line Station0Economy
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FlixBus25h 25m022:00New York31st & 8th Ave22:25Chicago95th Red Line Station0Economy
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FlixBus29h 40m017:45New YorkChinatown22:25Chicago95th Red Line Station0Economy
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FlixBus34h 5m011:00New YorkChrystie St20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Greyhound US22h 15m022:50New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus27h 40m021:00New YorkChinatown23:40ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus28h 5m017:00New YorkChinatown20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
Fastest Buses Monday
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Spirit Airlines2h 40m010:59LaGuardia AirportLaGuardia Airport12:39Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0Economy
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United Airlines2h 42m006:00LaGuardia AirportLaGuardia Airport07:42Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0Economy
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Delta Air Lines2h 48m007:30LaGuardia AirportLaGuardia Airport09:18Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0Economy
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Skyscanner2h 49m011:20LaGuardia AirportLaGuardia Airport13:09Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0Economy
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JetBlue Airways4h 59m014:00John F. Kennedy AirportJohn F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 717:59Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0Economy
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Greyhound US21h 55m002:45New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal23:40ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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Greyhound US22h 15m022:50New YorkPort Authority Bus Terminal20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus27h 40m021:00New YorkChinatown23:40ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
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FlixBus37h 5m008:00New YorkChrystie St20:05ChicagoDowntown Coach Station0Economy
Fastest Flights Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from New York to Chicago
What are the most popular stations in New York and Chicago?
In New York, you will usually depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal, Grand Central Terminal or West 34th Street, while in Chicago you will be arriving at Union Station, 95th Red Line Station or Cumberland CTA, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chicago from New York? With 6 connections between 3 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between New York and Chicago, you can pay as low as £41 with a Flight from Spirit Airlines.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Spirit Airlines: you will get to Chicago in just 2h 40m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting New York and Chicago are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Frontier Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in New York and Chicago is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Jersey City or to Cicero, IL, and look at flights from John F. Kennedy Airport, and landing at Chicago Midway Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from New York to Chicago?
The most popular companies between New York and Chicago, are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Frontier Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound US and New York Trailways
Airlines: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and 3 more.
All you need to know when you travel from New York to Chicago
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from New York to Chicago. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from New York to Chicago
How can I reach Chicago from New York?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Chicago from New York.
How far is Chicago from New York?
The distance between New York and Chicago is 1,144.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between New York and Chicago?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 31 kgs of CO2, a train 40 kgs, a car 195 kgs, and a flight 282 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from New York to Chicago?
You can get to Chicago with just £41 by taking a Flight from Spirit Airlines.
What is the fastest way to get from New York to Chicago?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chicago in just 2h 40m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines.
More routes to New York and to Chicago
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to New York and to Chicago. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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- Atlanta, GA to New York
- Boston, MA to New York
- Buffalo, NY to New York
- Chicago to New York
- Columbus, OH to New York
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- Hamilton, ON to New York
- Houston to New York
- Indianapolis to New York
- John F. Kennedy Airport to New York
- Los Angeles to New York
- Montreal to New York
- Newark Airport to New York
- Newport News, VA to New York
- Niagara Falls, NY to New York
- Ottawa, ON to New York
- Pittsburgh to New York
- Reading, PA to New York
- State College, PA to New York
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- Chicago O'Hare Airport to Chicago
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- Niagara Falls, ON to Chicago
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- Phoenix, AZ to Chicago
- San Diego to Chicago
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