There are 7 ways to get from Syracuse University to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SYR - ORD
5h 13m$78–446Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
14h 45m$361–601Bus (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 48m$126–196Drive 676.5 mi
- Drive from Syracuse University to Chicagocar 676.5 mi
11h 33m$120–173Fly Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SYR - MDW
6h 50m$103–606Train to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochestertrain
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ROC - ORD
6h 59m$113–599Train to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochestertrain
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ROC - MDW
6h 46m$138–789
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse University to Chicago is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse University to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $75 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Syracuse University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from B8 and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Syracuse Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Syracuse University 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 45m.
The distance between Syracuse University and Chicago is 642 miles. The road distance is 680.5 miles.
The best way to get from Syracuse University to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 14h 45m and costs $360 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Syracuse University to Chicago, including transfers.
Syracuse University to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Syracuse Bus Station.
Syracuse University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Syracuse University to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $75 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $600 and takes 14h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 16h 48m.
What companies run services between Syracuse University, NY, 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 $360–600 and the journey takes 13h 7m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $360–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $21–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $24–80
- Economy Plus
- $26–85
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $21–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $24–80
- Economy Plus
- $26–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Syracuse University to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Syracuse University. It is currently 3:18 PM in Syracuse University and 2:18 PM in Chicago.
Syracuse University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse University to Chicago is 680 miles. It takes approximately 11h 33m to drive from Syracuse University to Chicago.
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