There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Atlantic City by plane, train, tram, bus or car
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Bus • 23h 5m
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Chicago to Atlantic City by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Chicago to Atlantic City is to fly and tram and train, which costs $50 - $190 and takes 7h 41m.
The quickest way to get from Chicago to Atlantic City is to fly and train which costs $75 - $340 and takes 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Atlantic City. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal via Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD and Greyhound Terminal -10Th St/Filbert St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Atlantic City. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Atlantic City via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.
The distance between Chicago and Atlantic City is 717 miles. The road distance is 823.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Atlantic City without a car is to train via Washington which takes 21h 55m and costs $100 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Chicago to Atlantic City, including transfers.
Chicago to Atlantic City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Atlantic City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Atlantic City is to train via Washington which takes 21h 55m and costs $100 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 23h 5m.
- Distance: 717.3 miles
- Duration: 6h 45m
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Atlantic City, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Chicago to Atlantic City via Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Philadelphia, and 30th Street Train Station in around 21h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Atlantic City via Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Greyhound Terminal -10Th St/Filbert St in around 23h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $210
Flights from Chicago Midway to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $330
Flights from Chicago Midway to Baltimore via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $330
Flights from Chicago Midway to Baltimore via Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $340
Flights from Chicago Midway to Baltimore via Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110 - $340
Flights from Chicago Midway to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $600
Flights from Chicago Midway to New York La Guardia via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $600
Flights from Chicago Midway to New York La Guardia via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $600
Flights from Chicago Midway to New York La Guardia via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $600
Flights from Chicago Midway to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $390
Flights from Chicago Midway to Reagan Washington via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $390
Flights from Chicago Midway to Reagan Washington via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago Midway to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $330
Flights from Chicago Midway to Trenton-Mercer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $40 - $160
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Newark via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $440
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from 30th Street Train Station to Atlantic City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7 - $18
- Schedules at
- njtransit.com
- Road Child 5-11 Senior, Military/Disabled
- $7 - $9
- Adult
- $15 - $18
Tram from TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER station to PENNSAUKEN TRANSIT CENTER station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Schedules at
- njtransit.com
- Children 5-11, seniors, military/disabled
- $1 - $2
- Adult
- $1 - $3
Train from Pennsauken Transit Center to Atlantic City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6 - $17
- Schedules at
- njtransit.com
- Road Child 5-11 Senior, Military/Disabled
- $6 - $8
- Adult
- $13 - $17
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-523-6590
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15 - $90
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $15 - $50
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $29 - $90
- Business Class Seat
- $50 - $130
Train from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15 - $90
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $15 - $45
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $28 - $90
- Business Class Seat
- $45 - $120
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14 - $85
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $14 - $45
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $27 - $85
- Business Class Seat
- $45 - $120
Train from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16 - $100
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $16 - $50
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $100
- Business Class Seat
- $50 - $140
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23 - $150
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $23 - $75
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $40 - $130
- Business Seat - Adult
- $45 - $150
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $70 - $130
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $130 - $230
- First Class - Adult
- $140 - $250
Train from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22 - $140
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $22 - $70
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $35 - $120
- Business Seat - Adult
- $40 - $140
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $65 - $120
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $120 - $210
- First Class - Adult
- $140 - $230
Train from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26 - $170
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $26 - $85
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $45 - $160
- Business Seat - Adult
- $50 - $170
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $80 - $140
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $140 - $250
- First Class - Adult
- $160 - $280
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28 - $40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $28 - $40
- Premium
- $190 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $65
- Business Seat
- $40 - $60
Train from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $65
- Business Seat
- $40 - $60
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $26 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Business Seat
- $35 - $55
Train from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $45 - $75
- Business Seat
- $45 - $70
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80 - $120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $80 - $120
- Premium
- $290 - $400
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $160 - $240
- Business Seat
- $170 - $240
Train from Chicago Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100 - $150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $100 - $150
- Premium
- $330 - $460
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $210 - $310
- Business Seat
- $220 - $320
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80 - $120
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $80 - $120
- Flexible
- $120 - $180
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17 - $25
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $17 - $25
- Flexible
- $35 - $55
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Greyhound Terminal -10Th St/Filbert St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $7
- Schedules at
- njtransit.com
- Child 5-11 Senior, Military/Disabled
- $1 - $3
- Adult
- $3 - $7
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The quickest flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Philadelphia Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 50m.
Chicago to Atlantic City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal station.
Atlantic City is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 04:36 in Chicago and 05:36 in Atlantic City.
Chicago to Atlantic City train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Atlantic City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Atlantic City is 824 miles. It takes approximately 13h 34m to drive from Chicago to Atlantic City.
Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Philadelphia Airport.
There are 320+ hotels available in Atlantic City. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport is to subway which takes 24 min and costs $1 - $5.