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

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There are 10 ways to get from Palatine to Niagara Falls by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 40 bus

    best
    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 19m
    $179–315

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    14h 36m
    $58–151

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 26m
    $146–469

  4. Drive  543.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palatine to Niagara Fallscar car 543.7 mi
    9h 32m
    $100–144

  5. 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 Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus bus
    7h 2m
    $203–1,565

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 40 bus

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Main Street & Pine Avenuebus bus
    6h 59m
    $170–326

  7. 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 Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 5m
    $148–802

  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 Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus bus
    7h 22m
    $399–1,074

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Erie International Airport, bus, line 40 bus

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane ORD - ERI
    3. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Main Street & Pine Avenuebus bus
    8h 53m
    $70–339

  10. Train, bus via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus bus
    17h 47m
    $90–194

Palatine to Niagara Falls by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 536.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Palatine to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Buffalo Depew Station in around 14h 26m.

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