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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 $140 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $140, while a flight costs an average of $750.
Distance: 572 miles (921 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$140 Average price Cheapest | $750 Average price | $167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 19m Average total duration 20h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ithaca, NY to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $611 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ithaca, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average $750.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 19m.
Tickets start at around $140 compared to roughly $167 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27. The journey takes 20h 49m versus 10h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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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.
- 6:30 PM20h30Ithaca, NY3:00 PMChicago, IL$1091One-way0 transfers
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- 6:30 PM20h30Ithaca, NY3:00 PMChicago, IL$1091One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:30 PM20h30Ithaca, NY3:00 PMChicago, IL$1091One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:15 PM37h45Ithaca, NY1:00 PMChicago, IL$1451One-way0 transfers
- 2:00 PM36h05Ithaca, NY2:05 AMChicago, IL$1981One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ithaca, NY to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $611 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ithaca, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average $750.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 19m.
- Around 13 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 United to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
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