There are 6 ways to get from Niagara to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YTZ - ORD
2h 52m$202–1,403Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2701 / ...
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
15h 1m$77–132Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
11h 56m$208–455Drive 508.5 mi
- Drive from Niagara to Chicagocar 508.5 mi
8h 36m$117–169Bus via Dearborn
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2701 / ...
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 37mTrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
16h 57m$322–622
Niagara to Chicago by tram and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niagara to Chicago is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 15h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Niagara to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $200 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Niagara to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Niagara to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from King St West at Tecumseth St and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Toronto Union Station and Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
The distance between Niagara and Chicago is 467 miles. The road distance is 511.5 miles.
The best way to get from Niagara to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 15h 1m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Niagara to Chicago, including transfers.
Niagara to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto station.
Niagara to Chicago train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Niagara to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $200 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train via Detroit, which costs $200 - $460 and takes 11h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 15h 1m.
What companies run services between Niagara, ON, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?
Porter Airlines, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from King St West at Tecumseth St to Chicago Union Station via King St West at University Ave East Side - St Andrew Station, Toronto Union Station, Windsor, and Detroit in around 11h 56m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,300
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $55–150
- Business
- $90–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $65–150
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $290–450
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Niagara to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Niagara. It is currently 15:33 in Niagara and 14:33 in Chicago.
Niagara to Chicago train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Windsor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niagara to Chicago is 511 miles. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Niagara to Chicago.
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