There are 6 ways to get from Niagara to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, 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 O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YTZ - ORD
2h 42m$204–512Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2701 / ...
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
15h 8m$61–142Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
11h 55m$103–265Drive 511.7 mi
- Drive from Niagara to Chicagocar 511.7 mi
8h 35m$118–170Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane YTZ - MDW
2h 31m$109–748Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
16h 56m$145–377
Niagara to Chicago by tram, foot, train, and car
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niagara to Chicago is to bus which costs $60 - $150 and takes 15h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Niagara to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $100 - $750.
No, there is no direct train from Niagara to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from King St West at Niagara St and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Toronto Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 56m.
The distance between Niagara and Chicago is 467 miles. The road distance is 514.7 miles.
The best way to get from Niagara to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 15h 8m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Niagara to Chicago, including transfers.
Niagara to Chicago train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Niagara to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $200 - $550. Alternatively, you can train via Detroit, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 11h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 15h 8m.
Chicago is 1h behind Niagara. It is currently 7:53 AM in Niagara and 6:53 AM in Chicago.
Niagara to Chicago train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
What companies run services between Niagara, ON, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?
Porter Airlines and Air Canada fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from King St West at Tecumseth St to Chicago Union Station via King St West at York St - St Andrew Station, Toronto Union Station, Windsor, and Detroit in around 11h 55m.
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $35–220
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $40–100
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $40–80
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $35–50
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $26–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $26–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $23–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Niagara to Chicago is 515 miles. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Niagara to Chicago.
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