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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Rome by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane ORD - SYR
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rome Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 32m
    $136–832

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Utica Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0171
    18h 10m
    $114–221

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rome Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    14h 37m
    $223–587

  4. Drive 713.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Romecar car 713.8 mi
    12h 13m
    $131–189

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Rome Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 13m
    $170–929

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORD - ALB
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Rome Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 40m
    $140–779

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane MDW - SYR
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rome Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 51m
    $166–1,032

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MDW - ROC
    2. Take the train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 7m
    $188–960

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ORD - ROC
    2. Take the train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 32m
    $158–810

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the train from Rochester to Rome Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 24m
    $210–595

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

    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 to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the train from Rochester to Rome Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 50m
    $220–525

Chicago to Rome by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 669 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rome, Oneida County, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Rome Amtrak Station via Syracuse Regional Transportation Center in around 14h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rome W Liberty St via Cleveland Bus Station and Utica Union Station in around 18h 10m.

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