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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 25 bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeMDW - BUF
    2. Take the bus from South Division Street & Ellicott Loop to Niagara Street & Main Streetbus
    5h 25m
    $188–1,187

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    12h 33m
    $54–168

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    10h 42m
    $101–258

  4. Drive 532.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Tonawandacar532.2 mi
    8h 56m
    $98–141

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 25 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeORD - BUF
    2. Take the bus from South Division Street & Ellicott Loop to Niagara Street & Main Streetbus
    5h 54m
    $158–987

  6. 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
    8h 6m
    $138–612

  7. 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
    7h 35m
    $128–742

Chicago to Tonawanda by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Tonawanda, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–210 and the journey takes 10h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Niagara Street & Main Street via Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and South Division Street & Ellicott Loop in around 12h 33m.

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