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How to get fromChicago to Aldenby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Alden by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeORD - BUF
    3h 52m
    $202–970

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    10h 43m
    $96–257

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbusCinncinati,OH-Buffalo
    13h 1m
    $106–290

  4. Drive 546.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Aldencar546.3 mi
    9h 17m
    $100–144

  5. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeMDW - BUF
    3h 22m
    $242–1,170

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)planeMDW - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NYbus
    5h 32m
    $172–725

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)planeORD - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NYbus
    6h 1m
    $182–675

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–210 and the journey takes 10h 23m.

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