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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Niagara Fallsby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Niagara Falls by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    5h 4m
    $108–444

  2. Bus via Cleveland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
    12h 52m
    $54–141

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    12h 24m
    $181–494

  4. Drive 521.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Niagara Fallscar car 521.7 mi
    8h 45m
    $96–138

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    5h 28m
    $158–384

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MDW - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    6h 21m
    $166–802

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane ORD - YTZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus bus
    7h 32m
    $180–1,360

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane MDW - YTZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus bus
    7h 22m
    $150–490

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane ORD - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus bus
    7h 55m
    $346–1,169

  10. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus bus Greyhound US0171 / ...
    13h 12m
    $87–165

Chicago Union Station to Niagara Falls by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration12h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 510.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Niagara Falls, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station via Buffalo Depew Station in around 12h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Main Street & Pine Avenue via Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, and Ellicott Street & MTC Static in around 12h 52m.

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