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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $83. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $83, and a flight costs an average of $133.
Distance: 591 miles (952 km)
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$197 Average price | $306 Average price | $194 Average price Cheapest |
13h 28m Average total duration 12h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 0m Average total duration 15h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY:
A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY costing on average $83 (€66).
A train is $69 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY costing on average $133 (€106).
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 58m.
Bus takes on average 24h 10m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Syracuse, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines to go to Syracuse, NY by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Syracuse, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Syracuse, NY by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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