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How to get fromChicago to Niagara Riverby plane, bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Niagara River by plane, bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus, shuttle

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    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
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Niagara Falls USA Official Visitor Center to Old Fort Niagarashuttle bus
    5h 49m
    $229–618

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Portage Road & NF Transportation Centerbus bus 40 / ...
    13h 58m
    $80–196

  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 Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    12h 49m
    $259–685

  4. Drive 835.1 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Niagara Rivercar car 835.1 km
    8h 48m
    $166–240

  5. 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 Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    6h 15m
    $219–438

  6. 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 Toronto to Niagara-on-the-Lakebus bus
    7h 28m
    $250–1,835

  7. 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 to Niagara-on-the-Lakebus bus
    7h 47m
    $489–1,548

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane MDW - YTZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Niagara-on-the-Lakebus bus
    7h 16m
    $210–635

  9. 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
    7h 28m
    $218–1,072

  10. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toronto to Niagara-on-the-Lakebus bus
    16h 25m
    $129–233

Chicago to Niagara River by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 855.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Niagara River, ON, Canada?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Niagara River via Buffalo Depew Station and Niagara Falls Amtrak Station in around 12h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Old Fort Niagara via Cleveland, OH, Ellicott Street & MTC Static, Portage Road & NF Transportation Center, Lewiston Road & Power Authority, and New York Power Authority Power Vista in around 13h 58m.

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