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How to get fromElmira to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Elmira to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ELM - MDW
    6h 23m
    $64–348

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Elmira to Rochesterbus bus 948 / ...
    2. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    15h 48m
    $215–466

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Elmira 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 5m
    $110–222

  4. Drive 643.6 mi

    1. Drive from Elmira to Chicagocar car 643.6 mi
    11h 3m
    $118–170

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

    1. Take the bus from Elmira to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    6h 36m
    $126–544

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

    1. Take the bus from Elmira to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    7h 6m
    $111–474

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

    1. Take the bus from Elmira to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AVP - ORD
    6h 33m
    $131–480

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

    1. Take the bus from Elmira to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    7h 43m
    $128–510

Elmira to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 579.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

Delta flies from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elmira to Chicago Bus Station via Buffalo and Cleveland Bus Station in around 16h 5m.

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