There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Tonawanda by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, 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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
3h 41m$212–355Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Bsb 26
- Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus Bsb 10
14h 8m$58–145Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 42m$334–499Drive 528.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Tonawandacar 528.1 mi
9h$97–140Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
3h 22m$202–365
Chicago to Tonawanda by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Tonawanda is to bus which costs $55 - $150 and takes 14h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Tonawanda is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $200 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Tonawanda. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Niagara Street & Main Street via Cleveland, North Division Street & Oak Street, Elmwood Avenue & Hutch Tech High School and Delaware Avenue & Orchard Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Tonawanda station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Buffalo Depew Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
The distance between Chicago and Tonawanda is 505 miles. The road distance is 531.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Tonawanda without a car is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs $330 - $500.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Chicago to Tonawanda, including transfers.
Chicago to Tonawanda bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Tonawanda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Tonawanda is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $210 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $500 and takes 10h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $150 and takes 14h 8m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Tonawanda, 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 $280–450 and the journey takes 10h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $280–450
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Tonawanda bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland station.
Tonawanda is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:26 PM in Chicago and 4:26 PM in Tonawanda.
Chicago to Tonawanda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Tonawanda is 531 miles. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Chicago to Tonawanda.
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