There are 5 ways to get from Elma to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)BUF - MDW
2h 46m$138–647Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus StationGreyhound US0170
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0164
13h 52m$88–192Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited
10h 46m$93–234Drive 536.4 mi
- Drive from Elma to Chicago536.4 mi
9h 2m$98–142Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)BUF - ORD
3h 5m$113–487
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elma to Chicago is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Elma to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $130 - $650.
The distance between Elma and Chicago is 490 miles. The road distance is 539.5 miles.
The best way to get from Elma to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs $90 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Elma to Chicago, including transfers.
The best way to get from Elma to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $240 and takes 10h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 13h 52m.
Chicago is 1h behind Elma. It is currently 7:30 AM in Elma and 6:30 AM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Elma to Chicago is 539 miles. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Elma to Chicago.
There are 1245+ hotels available in Chicago.
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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–200 and the journey takes 10h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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