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How to get fromChicago to Rainbow Bridgeby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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

    best
    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
    5h 3m
    $229–519

  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
    12h 37m
    $79–198

  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 24m
    $249–693

  4. Drive 836.6 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Rainbow Bridgecar car 836.6 km
    8h 43m
    $132–191

  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
    5h 28m
    $239–439

  6. 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 42m
    $229–1,072

  7. 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 Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus bus
    7h 43m
    $266–1,886

  8. 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 Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus bus
    8h 7m
    $485–1,599

  9. 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 Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus bus
    7h 32m
    $206–686

  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 Falls Canadabus bus
    16h 26m
    $136–242

Chicago to Rainbow Bridge by train, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 820.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rainbow Bridge, ON, Canada?

You can take a bus from Chicago to Rainbow Bridge via Cleveland, OH, Ellicott Street & MTC Static, and Rainbow Boulevard & 1st Street in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Rainbow Bridge via Buffalo Depew Station, Niagara Falls, Go/Via/Bus Station - South, and Bird Kingdom in around 13h 24m.

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