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Compare train and bus 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 train with prices starting from €183. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 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 train costs an average of €183, and a bus costs an average of €240.
Distance: 591 miles (952 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€183 Average price Cheapest | €277 Average price |
13h 28m Average total duration Fastest 12h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 0m Average total duration 15h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY
Travel to Syracuse, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY.
There are 3 options to travel from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $71 (€64) compared to other travel options to Syracuse, NY:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of ().
A bus is $104 (€94) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY costing on average $175 (€158).
The fastest way to get to Syracuse, NY from Chicago, IL is by train with an average travel time of 12 h 58 min.
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 17 h 40 min.
The distance is approximately 590 miles (952 km) from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY.
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY is:
- 5 buses per day.
- 12 flights a day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Syracuse, NY from Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY:
The following travel companies offer services from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY:
- Greyhound can get you to Syracuse, NY by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Greyhound from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY for $71 (€64) on Omio.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines or American Airlines to go to Syracuse, NY by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Republic Airlines Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY tickets on Omio for $320 (€289).
- Travel with Amtrak for trains to Syracuse, NY. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY tickets on Omio for $175 (€158).
Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY with the following travel companies:
- Direct flights with with 2 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with Amtrak 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Syracuse, NY as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Chicago, IL and Syracuse, NY.
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