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There are 9 ways to get from Cornell University to Chicago by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    5h 45m
    $117–502

  2. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cornell University West Campus to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SYR - ORD
    6h 45m
    $85–438

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cornell University West Campus to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2691
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    15h 37m
    $230–456

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 44m
    $109–267

  5. Drive 658 mi

    1. Drive from Cornell University to Chicagocar car 658 mi
    11h 43m
    $121–174

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    6h 15m
    $107–442

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    7h 1m
    $190–526

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    7h 23m
    $180–396

  9. Bus to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Scrantonbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AVP - ORD
    7h 19m
    $119–448

Cornell University to Chicago by foot, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration15h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 630 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cornell University to Chicago Bus Station via Ithaca, Buffalo, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 16h 44m.

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