There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Williamsport by plane, bus, car or train
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Train, bus • 18h 21m
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Bus • 19h 41m
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Chicago to Williamsport by train and bus
The journey time between Chicago and Williamsport is around 18h 21m and covers a distance of around 816 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 36m. Operated by Amtrak, the Chicago to Williamsport service departs from Chicago Union Station and arrives in Williamsport Amtrak Station. Typically seven services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Williamsport is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Williamsport is to fly and bus and drive. Taking this option will cost $170 - $500 and takes 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Williamsport station. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Williamsport Amtrak Station via Toledo and Harrisburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 41m.
The distance between Chicago and Williamsport is 554 miles. The road distance is 619 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Williamsport without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Chicago to Williamsport, including transfers.
Chicago to Williamsport bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
The quickest flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Harrisburg Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 53m.
Chicago to Williamsport bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Williamsport Amtrak Station.
Williamsport is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 04:36 in Chicago and 05:36 in Williamsport.
- Distance: 554 miles
- Duration: 7h 29m
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago to Williamsport via Toledo and Harrisburg in around 19h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Harrisburg via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200 - $1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220 - $750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340 - $1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Harrisburg via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340 - $1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to State College via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Harrisburg via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to State College via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $700
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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $55 - $85
- Premium
- $240 - $340
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $110 - $170
- Business Seat
- $110 - $170
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Premium
- $210 - $290
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $65 - $110
- Business Seat
- $70 - $100
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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
Bus from Harrisburg to Williamsport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Allentown to Williamsport, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Schedules at
- trailways.com
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Schedules at
- trailways.com
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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16 - $23
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $16 - $23
- Flexible
- $30 - $50
Bus from Chicago to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $30 - $45
- Flexible
- $50 - $80
Bus from Toledo to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $70
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $45 - $70
- Flexible
- $75 - $120
- Phone
- +1 844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from State College, PA to Harrisburg, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26 - $35
- Book at
- ourbus.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Elmira, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $35
- Book at
- ourbus.com
- Phone
- 877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh, PA to Harrisburg, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35 - $65
- Book at
- megabus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $65
- Book at
- baronsbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Williamsport is 619 miles. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from Chicago to Williamsport.
Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Harrisburg Airport.
There are 19+ hotels available in Williamsport. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Chicago to Chicago O'Hare Airport is to subway which takes 42 min and costs $1 - $5.