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How to get fromChicago to Niagara Riverby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or shuttle

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Niagara River by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    6h 17m
    $191–1,227

  2. Bus via Cleveland

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    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Niagara Falls Canadabus bus
    15h 40m
    $91–332

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    12h 48m
    $102–394

  4. Drive 835.1 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Niagara Rivercar car 835.1 km
    8h 48m
    $166–239

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Niagara Falls USA Official Visitor Center to Old Fort Niagarashuttle bus
    5h 46m
    $261–1,727

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ORD - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NYbus bus
    7h 20m
    $180–787

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane ORD - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Niagara-on-the-Lakebus bus
    7h 42m
    $276–693

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane ORD - YTZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Niagara-on-the-Lakebus bus
    7h 43m
    $281–699

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane MDW - YTZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Niagara-on-the-Lakebus bus
    7h 28m
    $171–649

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane ORD - ERI
    2. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    3. Drive from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Rivercar car
    7h 58m
    $96–533

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toronto to Niagara-on-the-Lakebus bus
    16h 15m
    $111–287

Chicago to Niagara River by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Niagara River, ON, Canada?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Niagara River via Buffalo Depew Station and Niagara Falls Amtrak Station in around 12h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Niagara-on-the-Lake via Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, Buffalo, and Niagara Falls Canada in around 15h 40m.

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