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How to get fromChicago to Niagara Falls State Parkby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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

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    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 22m
    $178–313

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus Bsb 26
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus bus Bsb 10
    12h 27m
    $55–145

  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 Fallstrain train Maple Leaf
    13h 48m
    $306–602

  4. Drive  516.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Niagara Falls State Parkcar car 516.5 mi
    8h 44m
    $95–137

  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 Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    4h 59m
    $168–323

  6. 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 Bus Stop to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    6h 47m
    $136–700

  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 Bus Stop to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    6h 34m
    $196–1,050

  8. 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 Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus bus
    7h 18m
    $210–1,560

  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 Pearson Airport to Niagara Falls Canadabus bus
    7h 24m
    $384–973

  10. Bus via Brook Park (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 7m
    $98–148

Chicago to Niagara Falls State Park by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Niagara Falls State Park, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago to Niagara Falls State Park via Cleveland, Ellicott Street & MTC Static, and Rainbow Boulevard & 1st Street in around 12h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Niagara Falls State Park via Buffalo Depew Station, Niagara Falls, Go/Via/Bus Station - South, and Bird Kingdom in around 13h 48m.

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