How to travel from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY

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Travel Information from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY

Distance590 miles (952 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$175 - $71
Cheapest modeBus • $71 (€64) • 17 h 40 min
Fastest modeTrain • $175 (€158) • 12 h 58 min
Popular travel companiesGreyhound, United or Amtrak

Travel 590 miles (952 km) by train, bus or flight from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Greyhound, United or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY.

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from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY

How to get from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

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.

Amtrak48 Lake Shore Limited
09:30PM12h58
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
11:28AMSyracuse Station, Syracuse, NY
$1611One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak48 Lake Shore Limited
09:30PM12h58
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
11:28AMSyracuse Station, Syracuse, NY
$1611One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

UnitedUA447
12:05AM1h50
O'Hare International Airport
02:55AMSyracuse Hancock International Airport
$20181One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak448 Lake Shore Limited
09:30PM12h58
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
11:28AMSyracuse Station, Syracuse, NY
$1931One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak48 Lake Shore Limited · 8298 AMTRAK
09:30PM17h15
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
03:45PMSyracuse, NY
$1761One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak448 Lake Shore Limited · 8298 AMTRAK
09:30PM17h15
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
03:45PMSyracuse, NY
$2081One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
07:15PM24h10
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
08:25PMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY
$1881One-way
3 transfers
American AirlinesAA2222+piedmont airlinesAA5942
04:40PM5h06
O'Hare International Airport
10:46PMSyracuse Hancock International Airport
$4051One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA2605 · UA368
05:27PM4h46
O'Hare International Airport
11:13PMSyracuse Hancock International Airport
$4051One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA485 · UA368
04:20PM5h53
O'Hare International Airport
11:13PMSyracuse Hancock International Airport
$4051One-way
1 transfer

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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.

FAQs

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.

    Your trip from Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY doesn't have to end in Syracuse, NY. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like New York, NY, Ithaca, NY, Boston, MA, Yonkers, NY or Newark, NJ. If you’d like to add New York, NY, Ithaca, NY, Boston, MA, Yonkers, NY or Newark, NJ to your Chicago, IL to Syracuse, NY tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Syracuse, NY today!
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