How to travel from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €77. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €77, and a train costs an average of €183.

Distance: 591 miles (952 km)

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

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The best way to travel from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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10:05PM12h07
Syracuse, NY
10:12AMChicago, IL
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10:05PM12h07
Syracuse, NY
10:12AMChicago, IL
$2301One-way
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Amtrak
10:05PM12h07
Syracuse, NY
10:12AMChicago, IL
$2301One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL

Travel to Chicago, IL 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 Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL.

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There are 3 options to travel between Syracuse, NY and Chicago, IL including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL is a bus with an average price of $98 (€77).

This is compared to other travel options from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL:

A bus is $133 (€106) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average $231 (€183).

The fastest way to travel from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL is by train with an average journey time of 12h 7m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Bus takes on average 16h 35m.

The distance from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL is approximately 591 miles (952 km).
The average frequency per day from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Syracuse, NY and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL:
  • Flights mostly depart from Syracuse Hancock International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
  • Buses mostly depart from Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with United to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with United.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Indianapolis, IN, Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.
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