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Compare bus and flight 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 prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 27h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, and a bus costs an average of $79.
Distance: 572 miles (921 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$168 Average price Cheapest | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
28h 19m Average total duration Fastest 27h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ithaca, NY to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $217 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ithaca, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average $386 (€311).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 49m.
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How to get from Ithaca, NY to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 6:20 PM42h40Ithaca, NY1:00 PMChicago, IL$1321One-way0 transfers
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- 6:20 PM42h40Ithaca, NY1:00 PMChicago, IL$1321One-way0 transfers
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- 11:15 PM37h45Ithaca, NY1:00 PMChicago, IL$2341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ithaca, NY to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $217 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ithaca, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average $386 (€311).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 49m.
- Around 11 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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