There are 5 ways to get from Cheektowaga to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
2h 16m$163–434Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
13h 17m$82–162Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 33m$170–350Drive 532.8 mi
- Drive from Cheektowaga to Chicagocar 532.8 mi
9h 2m$98–141Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
2h 39m$157–302
Cheektowaga to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheektowaga to Chicago is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 13h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Cheektowaga to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $160 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheektowaga to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Galleria Driveway & Green Parking Entrance and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Buffalo and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Buffalo Depew Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Cheektowaga and Chicago is 480 miles. The road distance is 535.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cheektowaga to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs $170 - $350.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Cheektowaga to Chicago, including transfers.
Cheektowaga to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Cheektowaga to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Cheektowaga to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $160 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 10h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 13h 17m.
What companies run services between Cheektowaga, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $170–350 and the journey takes 10h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Cheektowaga to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Cheektowaga. It is currently 4:44 AM in Cheektowaga and 3:44 AM in Chicago.
Cheektowaga to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheektowaga to Chicago is 536 miles. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Cheektowaga to Chicago.
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