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

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There are 9 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, 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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    5h 30m
    $180–317

  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 37m
    $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 27m
    $146–469

  4. Drive  543.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palatine to Niagara Fallscar car 543.7 mi
    9h 22m
    $100–144

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, 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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    6h 11m
    $171–328

  6. 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 8m
    $194–1,466

  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
    $148–852

  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 27m
    $410–1,025

  9. 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 54m
    $91–195

Palatine to Niagara Falls by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 533.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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 27m.

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