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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 an average ticket price of $128 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $128, while a flight costs an average of $664.
Distance: 591 miles (952 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$209 Average price | $664 Average price | $128 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 28m Average total duration 12h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 2m Average total duration 19h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY:
A bus is $80 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY costing on average $209 (€175).
A bus is $536 (€450) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY costing on average $664 (€558).
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 28m.
Bus takes on average 20h 2m.
Tickets start at around $209 (€175) compared to roughly $204 (€171) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.55 (€-3.82). The journey takes 12h 58m versus 10h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY
How to get from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- · 6:00 PM16h20Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:20 AMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$1271One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- · 6:00 PM16h20Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:20 AMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$1271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- UA23431:57 PM1h57O'Hare International Airport4:54 PMSyracuse Hancock International Airport$6041One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 48 Lake Shore Limited9:30 PM12h58Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:28 AMSyracuse Station, Syracuse, NY$1411One-way0 transfers
- 48 Lake Shore Limited · 8298 Connecting Bus9:30 PM17h15Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL3:45 PMSyracuse, NY$1561One-way1 transfer
- 448 Lake Shore Limited9:30 PM12h58Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:28 AMSyracuse Station, Syracuse, NY$1701One-way0 transfers
- · · · 10:15 AM24h05Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL11:20 AMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$1341One-way3 transfers
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FlixBus2:20 PM9h45O'Hare International Airport1:05 AMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$3511One-way1 transfer- AA523+FlixBus+
AA407410:20 AM13h45O'Hare International Airport1:05 AMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$3631One-way2 transfers - AA315+FlixBus+AA40749:40 AM14h25O'Hare International Airport1:05 AMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$3631One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY:
A bus is $80 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY costing on average $209 (€175).
A bus is $536 (€450) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY costing on average $664 (€558).
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 28m.
Bus takes on average 20h 2m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 Amtrak to go to Syracuse, NY by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Syracuse, NY by bus.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, skywest airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Syracuse, NY by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines.
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