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How to get fromChicago to Fort Erieby subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Fort Erie by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    3h 24m
    $226–613

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
    11h 13m
    $75–193

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    10h 47m
    $246–484

  4. Drive 861.5 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Fort Eriecar car 861.5 km
    8h 59m
    $171–247

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    3h 49m
    $216–433

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 788.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fort Erie, ON, Canada?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $240–480 and the journey takes 10h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Fort Erie via Cleveland, OH and Buffalo, NY in around 11h 13m.

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