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How to get fromEvanston to Syracuseby subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Evanston to Syracuse by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane ORD - SYR
    6h
    $126–668

  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 9m
    $102–212

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    14h 32m
    $217–448

  4. Drive 688.5 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Syracusecar car 688.5 mi
    11h 51m
    $126–182

  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
    7h 28m
    $156–868

  6. 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
    6h 34m
    $144–802

  7. 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
    6h 17m
    $174–952

  8. 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
    7h 14m
    $192–470

  9. 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
    7h 30m
    $202–400

Evanston to Syracuse by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 646.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Syracuse, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $210–440 and the journey takes 12h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Syracuse Bus Station via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 17h 9m.

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