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How to get fromPotsdam to Chicagoby car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Potsdam to Chicago by car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Drive to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Potsdam to Ottawa-Airport-YOWcar car
    2. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YOW - ORD
    4h 49m
    $320–1,132

  2. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Potsdam to Syracusebus bus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SYR - ORD
    7h 37m
    $104–510

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Potsdam to Syracusebus bus Adt A112 / ...
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 7m
    $236–523

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Potsdam to Syracusebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 10m
    $126–293

  5. Drive 763.1 mi

    1. Drive from Potsdam to Chicagocar car 763.1 mi
    13h 11m
    $140–202

  6. Drive to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Drive from Potsdam to Ottawa-Airport-YOWcar car
    2. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YOW - MDW
    6h 21m
    $310–732

Potsdam to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 751.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Potsdam, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Potsdam to Chicago Bus Station via Syracuse Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station in around 19h 10m.

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