There are 5 ways to get from Tonawanda to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
2h 36m$209–370Drive 532 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tonawanda to Chicagocar 532 mi
9h 2m$98–141Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 52m$187–376Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
12h 1m$108–192Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
3h 3m$219–360
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tonawanda to Chicago is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Tonawanda to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $200 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Tonawanda to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Tonawanda station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo Depew Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Tonawanda and Chicago is 494 miles. The road distance is 535.1 miles.
The best way to get from Tonawanda to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs $180 - $380.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Tonawanda to Chicago, including transfers.
Tonawanda to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Tonawanda to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Tonawanda to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $200 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $380 and takes 10h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 12h 1m.
What companies run services between Tonawanda, 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Tonawanda to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Tonawanda. It is currently 1:27 AM in Tonawanda and 12:27 AM in Chicago.
Tonawanda to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tonawanda to Chicago is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Tonawanda to Chicago.
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