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

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

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  1. Fly Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ELM - MDW
    7h 47m
    $64–379

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2691
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    15h 57m
    $415–670

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Corning to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 25m
    $120–187

  4. Drive  633.6 mi

    1. Drive from Watkins Glen to Chicagocar car 633.6 mi
    11h 5m
    $116–167

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

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    8h 31m
    $134–637

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    8h 55m
    $114–497

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

    1. Take the bus from Corning to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    9h 21m
    $192–445

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

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SYR - ORD
    9h 32m
    $92–471

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

    1. Take the bus from Corning to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    9h 46m
    $202–375

Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

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Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 590.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

Delta flies from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 12th St & Porter St to Chicago Bus Station via Corning, Buffalo, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 17h 25m.

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