There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Fort Erie by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
3h 46m$247–433Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Bsb 26
- Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus Bsb 10
11h 13m$75–193Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 47m$409–629Drive 854.9 km
- Drive from Chicago to Fort Eriecar 854.9 km
8h 58m$171–246Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
3h 29m$227–443
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Fort Erie is to bus which costs $75 - $200 and takes 11h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Fort Erie is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $220 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Fort Erie. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Buffalo via Cleveland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Fort Erie station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Buffalo Depew Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
The distance between Chicago and Fort Erie is 808 km. The road distance is 854.9 km.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Chicago to Fort Erie, including transfers.
Chicago to Fort Erie bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Fort Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fort Erie is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $240 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $650 and takes 10h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $200 and takes 11h 13m.
Chicago to Fort Erie bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland station.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fort Erie, ON, Canada?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $400–650 and the journey takes 10h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $400–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Fort Erie is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 9:57 AM in Chicago and 10:57 AM in Fort Erie.
Chicago to Fort Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Fort Erie is 855 km. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Chicago to Fort Erie.
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