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How to get fromElgin to Niagara Fallsby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Elgin to Niagara Falls by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), train, or car

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    5h 13m
    $160–388

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    16h 14m
    $57–156

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 41m
    $185–507

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus bus
    15h 30m
    $93–179

  5. Drive 560.3 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Niagara Fallscar car 560.3 mi
    9h 28m
    $103–148

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    6h 32m
    $113–451

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

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ORD - ROC
    3. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    6h 30m
    $138–656

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Toronto Island Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane ORD - YTZ
    3. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus bus
    7h 17m
    $182–1,364

  9. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane ORD - YYZ
    3. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus bus
    7h 40m
    $348–1,173

Elgin to Niagara Falls by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 531.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Niagara Falls, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station in around 14h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Main Street & Pine Avenue via Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Cumberland, Chicago, Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, and Ellicott Street & MTC Static in around 16h 14m.

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