There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Tonawanda by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 25 bus
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
- Take the bus from North Division Street & Ellicott Street to Niagara Street & Main Streetbus
5h 10m$126–786Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
12h 21m$54–141Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 42m$218–394Drive 532.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Tonawandacar 532.2 mi
9h 1m$98–141Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 25 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
- Take the bus from North Division Street & Ellicott Street to Niagara Street & Main Streetbus
5h 37m$102–636Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane MDW - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
7h$164–800Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171 / ...
12h 56m$85–159
Chicago to Tonawanda by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Tonawanda is to bus via Brook Park which costs $85 - $160 and takes 12h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Tonawanda is to fly and line 25 bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $120 - $800.
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, OH and North Division Street & Ellicott Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
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 507 miles. The road distance is 535.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Tonawanda without a car is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs $210 - $400.
It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 train which takes 10h 42m and costs $210 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $150 and takes 12h 21m.
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 $170–340 and the journey takes 10h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Niagara Street & Main Street via Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and North Division Street & Ellicott Street in around 12h 21m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 716-855-7211
- info@nfta.com
- Website
- metro.nfta.com
Bus from North Division Street & Ellicott Street to Niagara Street & Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://metro.nfta.com
Bus from North Division Street & Ellicott Street to Niagara Street & Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://metro.nfta.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Tonawanda bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland station.
Tonawanda is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 9:14 AM in Chicago and 10:14 AM in Tonawanda.
Chicago to Tonawanda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Tonawanda is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Chicago to Tonawanda.
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