How to travel from Pittsburg to Chicago, United States of America

The distance between Pittsburg and Chicago is around 460 miles (740km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Pittsburg to Chicago by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $70
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Bus

Take the bus to Chicago.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $75
Operated by

Greyhound USA

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Chicago.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance460 miles (740km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pittsburg and Chicago

There are several options for getting from Pittsburg to Chicago by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $70 and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $46.

The distance between Pittsburg and Chicago is around 460 miles (740km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 733 miles (1,180km)

It takes around 9h 45m to get from Pittsburg and Chicago by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pittsburg to Chicago is to drive which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx $46.

The cheapest way to travel between Pittsburg and Chicago, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $70 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pittsburg and Chicago. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Pittsburg and Chicago with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 9h 45m.

Amtrak run train services between Pittsburg and Chicago. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pittsburg and Chicago. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Pittsburg and Chicago with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 12h 40m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Pittsburg and Chicago. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pittsburg to Chicago. We recommend that you take the train to Chicago Union Station. instead which will take 9h 45m.

The closest major airport to Chicago is Midway International Airport (MDW) (MDW) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Chicago. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) (ORD) and South Bend Regional (SBN) (SBN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Pittsburg and Chicago. The distance is around 460 miles (740km) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pittsburg to Chicago is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around $70.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pittsburg and Chicago

Transport options from Pittsburg to Chicago
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
9h 45m
$70
once daily768km (477 miles)
Bus
12h 40m
$75
once daily852km (529 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
$46
on demand740km (460 miles)

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Airports near Chicago

The following major airports near Chicago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

MDW
Midway International Airport (MDW)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (14km) from Chicago
ORD
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
International Airport
Distance
16 miles (26km) from Chicago
SBN
South Bend Regional (SBN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69 miles (110km) from Chicago