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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 O'Hare International Airport to Rochester, bus

    best
    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 57m
    $142–684

  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 9m
    $78–181

  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-D / ...
    14h 39m
    $345–552

  4. Drive  658.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Cornell Universitycar car 658.3 mi
    11h 47m
    $121–174

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester, bus

    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 38m
    $182–984

  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 17m
    $124–696

  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 54m
    $130–490

  8. 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 13m
    $194–340

  9. 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 53m
    $184–350

Illinois to Cornell University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 641.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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 9m.

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