The train between Buffalo, NY and Chicago takes 22h 57m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Buffalo, NY to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Buffalo, NY and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 12:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Buffalo, NY is at 12:15 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Buffalo and take an average of 22h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Buffalo, NY to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Buffalo, NY station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 57m.
Buffalo, NY to Chicago train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
Buffalo, NY to Chicago train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Buffalo, NY and Chicago is 727.5 km. The road distance is 860 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $170–350 and the journey takes 10h 33m.
