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

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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    7h 31m
    $138–660

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SYR - ORD
    7h 55m
    $96–614

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    15h 59m
    $232–482

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Utica Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    18h 27m
    $112–222

  5. Drive 734.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ilion to Chicagocar car 734.3 mi
    12h 40m
    $134–194

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

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    8h 1m
    $123–590

  7. Train to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    8h 12m
    $139–781

  8. Train to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALB - ORD
    8h 41m
    $124–661

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

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scrantonbus bus
    3. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AVP - ORD
    10h 13m
    $149–647

Ilion to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 683.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Utica Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $230–480 and the journey takes 14h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilion Plaza to Chicago Bus Station via Utica Bus Stop and Cleveland Bus Station in around 18h 27m.

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