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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    3h 21m
    $238–1,275

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
    13h 5m
    $81–164

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    10h 49m
    $203–383

  4. Drive 542.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Rapidscar car 542.3 mi
    9h 15m
    $99–143

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    3h 51m
    $188–875

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 10h 23m.

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