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How to get fromElma to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound) or car

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2h 40m
    $138–697

  2. Drive 535.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Elma to Chicagocar car 535.6 mi
    9h 10m
    $98–142

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    10h 46m
    $168–354

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    13h 42m
    $116–212

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    3h 2m
    $113–517

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Elma, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–320 and the journey takes 10h 33m.

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