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How to get fromIllinois to Niagara Fallsby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Illinois to Niagara Falls by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 40 bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Main Street & Pine Avenuebus bus
    5h 38m
    $166–320

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
    12h 28m
    $54–141

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    12h 24m
    $150–459

  4. Drive 516.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Niagara Fallscar car 516.7 mi
    8h 54m
    $95–137

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 40 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 Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Main Street & Pine Avenuebus bus
    6h 3m
    $176–310

  6. 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 Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 26m
    $186–997

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane ORD - YTZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus bus
    7h 18m
    $180–1,460

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane ORD - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus bus
    7h 41m
    $386–1,169

  9. Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus bus Greyhound US0171 / ...
    13h 3m
    $79–149

Illinois to Niagara Falls by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration12h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Niagara Falls, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station via Buffalo Depew Station in around 12h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Main Street & Pine Avenue via Cleveland, OH and Ellicott Street & MTC Static in around 12h 28m.

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