How to Travel from
Chicago to Scranton
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Chicago, United States of America → Scranton, United States of America
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chicago to Scranton
Composite routes from Chicago to Scranton
Cheapest
11 h 34 min
Car
1128 km.
from $62
Fastest
1 h 47 min
Plane
Other
24 h 25 min
994 km.
from $195.96
20 h 15 min
994 km.
from $187.76
Route Navigator Chicago. - Scranton
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287 м
287 м
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
West Cermak Road, 288 м
288 м
Turn left onto South Halsted Street
South Halsted Street, 225 м
225 м
Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue
South Canalport Avenue, 86 м
86 м
Keep right
172 м
172 м
Keep left and take I 90, I 94 East toward Indiana
Indiana, I 90, I 94 East, 1 km 478 м
1 km 478 м
Keep left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express), I 90 Express, I 94 Express, 6 km 133 м
6 km 133 м
Keep right toward I 90 East
I 90 East, 1 km 463 м
1 km 463 м
Keep left onto Chicago Skyway toward I 90 East
Chicago Skyway, I 90 East, 7 km 305 м
7 km 305 м
Continue onto Chicago Skyway
Chicago Skyway, 4 km 212 м
4 km 212 м
Keep right and take US 12, US 20, US 41 toward Indianapolis Boulevard
Indianapolis Boulevard, US 12, US 20, US 41, 377 м
377 м
Turn right and take US 12, US 20, US 41 toward Indianapolis Boulevard
Indianapolis Boulevard, US 12, US 20, US 41, 7 м
7 м
Turn left onto South Indianapolis Avenue
South Indianapolis Avenue, 1 km 579 м
1 km 579 м
Keep right and take I 90 East toward Indiana Toll Road
Indiana Toll Road, I 90 East, 1 km 471 м
1 km 471 м
Keep right onto Indiana Toll Road
Indiana Toll Road, 36 м
36 м
Turn right
48 м
48 м
Turn slight left
182 м
182 м
Turn right onto Indiana Toll Road
Indiana Toll Road, 600 km 483 м
600 km 483 м
Keep right onto I 80 toward I 80 East
I 80 East, 1 km 479 м
1 km 479 м
Keep left onto I 80 and take I 80 East, CR 18 toward Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue, I 80 East, CR 18, 404 м
404 м
Keep left onto I 80 and take I 80 East toward Youngstown
Youngstown, I 80 East, 7 km 218 м
7 km 218 м
Keep left onto I 80
438 km 243 м
438 km 243 м
Keep left and take I 81 North toward Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre, I 81 North, 53 km 297 м
53 km 297 м
Keep right toward PA 307
PA 307, 263 м
263 м
Turn sharp left onto River Street
River Street, 2 km 535 м
2 km 535 м
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Cedar Avenue, 121 м
121 м
Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
Cedar Avenue, 1 km 535 м
1 km 535 м
Turn left onto Biden Street
Biden Street, 232 м
232 м
Turn right onto Forest Court
Forest Court, 171 м
171 м
Turn right onto Linden Street
Linden Street, 85 м
85 м
Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
North Washington Avenue, 12 м
12 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$652.17
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$706.52
Train operators
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse
Ave. Duration:
12h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$206.52
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.00–$304.35
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.11–$70.65
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$51.09
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$184.78
OurBus
Phone:
+1-844-800-6828
Email:
pr@ourbus.com
Website:
ourbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton,
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$48.91
Trailways
Phone:
+1 800-858-8555
Website:
trailways.com
Bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton,
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$65.22
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Scranton?
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Scranton is to bus which costs $65.22 - $250 and takes 20h 15m.
What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Scranton?
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Scranton is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $184.78 - $358.70 .
Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Scranton?
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Scranton. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Scranton, PA via Harrisburg, PA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.
How far is it from Chicago to Scranton?
The distance between Chicago and Scranton is 1056 km. The road distance is 1129.8 km.
How do I travel from Chicago to Scranton without a car?
The best way to get from Chicago to Scranton without a car is to train and night bus which takes 16h 13m and costs $70.65 - $260.87 .
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Scranton?
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Chicago to Scranton, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Chicago to Scranton bus from?
Chicago to Scranton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Bus or fly from Chicago to Scranton?
The best way to get from Chicago to Scranton is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $184.78 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $250 and takes 20h 15m.
Where does the Chicago to Scranton bus arrive?
Chicago to Scranton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Scranton?
Scranton is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 03:05 in Chicago and 04:05 in Scranton.
Can I drive from Chicago to Scranton?
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Scranton is 1130 km. It takes approximately 11h 31m to drive from Chicago to Scranton.
Where can I stay near Scranton?
There are 55+ hotels available in Scranton. Prices start at $52.55 per night.
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