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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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This is compared to other travel options from Ithaca, NY to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $142 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ithaca, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average $231 (€184).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 0m.
- 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 and flight 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, Union Station (Amtrak), IL.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
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