There are 5 ways to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SYR - ORD
3h 2m$80–419Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
14h 17m$213–467Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
16h 20m$103–237Drive 676.2 mi
- Drive from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Chicagocar 676.2 mi
11h 33m$124–179Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SYR - MDW
4h 38m$94–491
Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Chicago is to bus which costs $100 - $240 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $80 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Syracuse and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Syracuse Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.
The distance between Syracuse Airport (SYR) and Chicago is 626 miles. The road distance is 680.1 miles.
The best way to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 14h 17m and costs $210 - $470.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Chicago, including transfers.
Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Syracuse Bus Station.
Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $80 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $470 and takes 14h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 16h 20m.
What companies run services between Syracuse Airport (SYR), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $210–440 and the journey takes 13h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–440
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Syracuse Airport (SYR). It is currently 12:33 PM in Syracuse Airport (SYR) and 11:33 AM in Chicago.
Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Chicago is 680 miles. It takes approximately 11h 33m to drive from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Chicago.
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