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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Tonawanda by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    3h 40m
    $212–355

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus Bsb 26
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus bus Bsb 10
    14h 8m
    $58–145

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    10h 42m
    $334–499

  4. Drive  528.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Tonawandacar car 528.1 mi
    9h 1m
    $91–131

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    3h 22m
    $222–365

  6. Bus via Detroit

    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 Falls Canadabus bus
    17h 7m
    $103–164

Chicago to Tonawanda by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration14h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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 4 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.

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