There are 7 ways to get from Cheektowaga to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)BUF - MDW
3h 32m$99–607Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus StationGreyhound US0170
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0164
13h 45m$58–147Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited
10h 33m$80–190Drive 533.5 mi
- Drive from Cheektowaga to Chicago533.5 mi
8h 55m$98–141Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)BUF - ORD
3h 52m$74–417Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ROC - ORD
4h 57m$152–517Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)ROC - MDW
4h 40m$107–557
Cheektowaga to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheektowaga to Chicago is to bus which costs $55 - $150 and takes 13h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cheektowaga to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $95 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheektowaga to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Galleria Driveway Green Parking Ent and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Buffalo and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Buffalo Depew Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Cheektowaga and Chicago is 482 miles. The road distance is 536.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cheektowaga to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Cheektowaga to Chicago, including transfers.
Cheektowaga to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Cheektowaga to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Cheektowaga to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $95 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 10h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $150 and takes 13h 45m.
What companies run services between Cheektowaga, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–190 and the journey takes 10h 33m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cheektowaga to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Cheektowaga. It is currently 11:00 PM in Cheektowaga and 10:00 PM in Chicago.
Cheektowaga to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheektowaga to Chicago is 537 miles. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Cheektowaga to Chicago.
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