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Compare train, bus, 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 an average ticket price of $122 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $122, while a flight costs an average of $630.
Distance: 591 miles (952 km)
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$192 Average price | $122 Average price Cheapest | $630 Average price | $197 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 37m Average total duration 13h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 49m Average total duration 18h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 2.9 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average $192.
A bus is $509 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average $630.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 37m.
Bus takes on average 18h 49m.
Tickets start at around $192 compared to roughly $197 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5. The journey takes 13h 7m versus 10h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL
How to get from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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4:30 AM 16h35 Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY 8:05 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station $106 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
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4:30 AM 16h35 Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY 8:05 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station $106 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
AA439012:31 PM 2h28 Syracuse Hancock International Airport 1:59 PM O'Hare International Airport $296 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus+7:00 AM 24h10 Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY 6:10 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station $108 1 One-way 2 transfers- ·
7:35 PM 15h25 Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY 10:00 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station $108 1 One-way 1 transfer - · ·
4:30 AM 16h35 Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY 8:05 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station $109 1 One-way 2 transfers
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AA59801:45 PM 10h45 Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY 11:30 PM O'Hare International Airport $200 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus+AA4788+AA894
1:30 AM 14h10 Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY 2:40 PM O'Hare International Airport $245 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus+AA4425+AA1260
2:30 AM 17h25 Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY 6:55 PM O'Hare International Airport $248 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average $192.
A bus is $509 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to Chicago, IL costing on average $630.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 37m.
Bus takes on average 18h 49m.
- Around 50 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, skywest airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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