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How to get fromChicago to Skaneatelesby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Skaneateles by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane ORD - SYR
    2. Take the bus from C22 to State St & Academy Stbus bus
    7h 11m
    $114–671

  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 Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171
    17h 29m
    $112–231

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    13h 28m
    $288–532

  4. Drive  658.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Skaneatelescar car 658.8 mi
    11h 24m
    $121–174

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane MDW - SYR
    8h 31m
    $154–921

  6. 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 Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    8h 3m
    $184–1,053

  7. 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 Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    8h 28m
    $144–853

  8. 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 Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 35m
    $202–411

  9. 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 Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 13m
    $192–421

Chicago to Skaneateles by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 656.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Skaneateles, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $170–400 and the journey takes 12h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to State St & Academy St via Cleveland Bus Station, Regional Transportation Center, and C22 in around 17h 29m.

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