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Compare bus for Ithaca, NY to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ithaca, NY to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €85 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 28h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €85, while a bus costs an average of €85.
Distance: 572 miles (921 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€85 Average price Cheapest | €140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
28h 19m Average total duration Fastest 27h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Travel optionsfrom Ithaca, NY to Chicago, IL
How to get from Ithaca, NY to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Ithaca, NY to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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· · 4:35 PM18h25Ithaca, East Green Street (Cinemapolis - Downtown Ithaca), NY10:00 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station€721One-way3 transfers
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· · 4:35 PM18h25Ithaca, East Green Street (Cinemapolis - Downtown Ithaca), NY10:00 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station€721One-way3 transfers
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· · 4:35 PM18h25Ithaca, East Green Street (Cinemapolis - Downtown Ithaca), NY10:00 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station€721One-way3 transfers
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· 7:20 AM31h25Ithaca, East Green Street (Cinemapolis - Downtown Ithaca), NY1:45 PMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL€1031One-way3 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Ithaca, NY to Chicago, IL
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- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ithaca, NY and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ithaca and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Ithaca, East Green Street (Cinemapolis - Downtown Ithaca), NY and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
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