There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Clay by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane ORD - SYR
3h 54m$152–670Drive 677.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Claycar 677.9 mi
11h 36m$124–179Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited
13h 15m$132–292Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane MDW - SYR
5h 20m$192–920
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Clay is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Clay is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $150 - $700.
The distance between Chicago and Clay is 635 miles. The road distance is 681.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Clay without a car is to train which takes 13h 15m and costs $130 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Chicago to Clay, including transfers.
The best way to get from Chicago to Clay is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 13h 15m.
Clay is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:26 PM in Chicago and 5:26 PM in Clay.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Clay is 682 miles. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from Chicago to Clay.
There are 102+ hotels available in Clay.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Clay, NY, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $70–220 and the journey takes 12h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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