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How to get fromRainbow Bridge to Chicagoby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Rainbow Bridge to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    4h 25m
    $167–383

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    13h 57m
    $84–166

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Niagara Falls to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Maple Leaf
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    14h 51m
    $171–503

  4. Drive 519.8 mi

    1. Drive from Rainbow Bridge to Chicagocar car 519.8 mi
    8h 42m
    $95–137

  5. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    4h 48m
    $177–313

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    6h 5m
    $115–503

  7. Bus via Detroit (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls Canada to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    19h 37m
    $102–185

Rainbow Bridge to Chicago by foot, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Rainbow Bridge, ON, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rainbow Bridge to Chicago Bus Station via Rainbow Boulevard & 1st Street, Ellicott Street & MTC Static, Buffalo, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 13h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rainbow Bridge to Chicago Union Station via Clifton Hill - North, Go/Via/Bus Station - North, Niagara Falls, and Buffalo Depew Station in around 14h 51m.

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