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

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    3h 16m
    $80–469

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0170
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    12h 14m
    $57–137

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    10h 55m
    $73–214

  4. Drive 535.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Erie to Chicagocar car 535.2 mi
    8h 57m
    $123–177

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    3h 6m
    $105–709

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Fort Erie, ON, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–210 and the journey takes 10h 33m.

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