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There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Rome Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SYR - ORD
    6h 8m
    $91–599

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Rome Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    14h 58m
    $221–587

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Utica Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    18h 10m
    $112–222

  4. Drive 713.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rome to Chicagocar car 713.2 mi
    12h 12m
    $131–188

  5. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rome Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SYR - MDW
    7h 44m
    $106–669

  6. Train to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rome Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    6h 49m
    $141–773

  7. Train to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rome Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALB - ORD
    7h 18m
    $126–653

  8. Train to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    7h 14m
    $138–660

  9. Train to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    7h 44m
    $123–590

Rome to Chicago by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 668.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Rome, Oneida County, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Rome Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station via Syracuse Regional Transportation Center in around 14h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rome W Liberty St to Chicago Bus Station via Utica Bus Stop and Cleveland Bus Station in around 18h 10m.

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