There are 6 ways to get from Welland to Chicago by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)
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Drive, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Drive from Welland to Buffalo-Airport-BUFcar
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
3h 5m$169–326Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Niagara Falls, Canada to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
16h 39m$81–163Train
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Maple Leaf / ...
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
12h 50m$153–466Drive 505.6 mi
- Drive from Welland to Chicagocar 505.6 mi
9h 8m$116–168Drive, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Welland to Buffalo-Airport-BUFcar
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
3h 33m$179–316Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from St. Catharines, ON - Bus Terminal to Toronto Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus
19h 48m$87–194
Welland to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welland to Chicago is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 16h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Welland to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $160 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Welland to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Welland Bus Terminal and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Morrison-Dorchester Hub - Upper, Niagara Falls, Canada, Buffalo and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Welland station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
The distance between Welland and Chicago is 513 miles. The road distance is 508.6 miles.
The best way to get from Welland to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 16h 39m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Welland to Chicago, including transfers.
Welland to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Niagara Falls, Canada station.
Welland to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Welland to Chicago is to train which takes 12h 50m and costs $150 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 16h 39m.
What companies run services between Welland, ON, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Welland to Chicago Union Station via Niagara Falls Amtrak Station and Buffalo Depew Station in around 12h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welland Bus Terminal to Chicago Bus Station via Morrison-Dorchester Hub, Morrison-Dorchester Hub - Upper, Montrose Rd + Thorold Stone Rd, Niagara Falls, Canada, Buffalo, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 16h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Niagara Falls, Canada to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Welland to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Chicago is 1h behind Welland. It is currently 5:47 PM in Welland and 4:47 PM in Chicago.
Welland to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welland to Chicago is 509 miles. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Welland to Chicago.
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