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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Alfred by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MDW - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Hornellbus bus
    7h 33m
    $170–829

  2. Drive 579.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Alfredcar car 579.1 mi
    10h
    $106–153

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Hornellbus bus Adt N947
    15h 44m
    $211–434

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ORD - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Hornellbus bus
    7h 58m
    $140–679

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Hornellbus bus
    9h 33m
    $140–525

  6. 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 to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Hornellbus bus
    9h 59m
    $190–465

Chicago to Alfred by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration15h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 621.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Alfred, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Alfred. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Rochester (ROC), take the taxi to Rochester, take the bus to Hornell, then take the bus to W University St & N Main St. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to W University St & N Main St via Rochester, Rochester, and Parking Lot 3- Hornell in around 15h 44m.

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