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How to get fromChicago to Elmiraby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Elmira by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)plane plane MDW - ELM
    6h 36m
    $80–458

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Elmirabus bus
    15h 45m
    $77–179

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Elmirabus bus 947 / ...
    15h 35m
    $187–489

  4. Drive  644.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Elmiracar car 644.2 mi
    11h 6m
    $118–170

  5. 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 Elmirabus bus
    7h 47m
    $146–707

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane ORD - AVP
    2. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Elmirabus bus
    7h 10m
    $126–454

  7. 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 to Elmirabus bus
    7h 28m
    $186–1,007

  8. 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 Elmirabus bus
    8h 59m
    $192–383

  9. Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Elmirabus bus
    16h 20m
    $111–176

Chicago to Elmira by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration15h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 580.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Elmira via Cleveland and Buffalo in around 15h 45m.

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