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How to get fromIllinois to Cornell Universityby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MDW - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus
    6h 33m
    $172–834

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus bus
    16h 11m
    $99–258

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus Adt N823 / ...
    14h 41m
    $213–440

  4. Drive 658.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Cornell Universitycar car 658.3 mi
    11h 44m
    $121–174

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ORD - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus
    6h 59m
    $142–684

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane ORD - SYR
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cornell University West Campusbus bus
    7h 18m
    $136–699

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane ORD - AVP
    2. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Ithacabus bus
    7h 49m
    $144–540

  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 Ithacabus bus
    7h 48m
    $142–500

  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 Ithacabus bus
    8h 14m
    $192–440

Illinois to Cornell University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 630 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago to Cornell University via Cleveland, Buffalo, Ithaca Commons - Green St, and Carpenter Hall in around 16h 11m.

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