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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 train with prices starting from $63. 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 train costs an average of $63, and a flight costs an average of $134.
Distance: 591 miles (952 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$195 Average price Cheapest | $342 Average price | $196 Average price | $211 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
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* | 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 train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY costing on average $196 (€158).
A train is $147 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY costing on average $342 (€276).
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 58m.
Bus takes on average 15h 30m.
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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.
12:15 AM24h10Chicago, IL12:25 AMSyracuse, NY$1341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:15 AM24h10Chicago, IL12:25 AMSyracuse, NY$1341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:15 AM24h10Chicago, IL12:25 AMSyracuse, NY$1341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:15 AM24h10Chicago, IL1:25 AMSyracuse, NY$1841One-way0 transfers
- 12:00 AM30h05Chicago, IL6:05 AMSyracuse, NY$3551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY costing on average $196 (€158).
A train is $147 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY costing on average $342 (€276).
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 58m.
Bus takes on average 15h 30m.
- Around 36 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
- Travel with Greyhound, Barons Bus to go to Syracuse, NY by bus.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines to go to Syracuse, NY by flight.
- 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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