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Trip Overview

The train between Grand Central Station and Buffalo takes 17h. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Grand Central Station to Buffalo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h
Duration
535 mi
Distance
$377
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Grand Central Station to Buffalo train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Grand Central Station and Buffalo. The service departs Grand Central Station at 9:30 PM at night, which arrives into Buffalo at 15:30:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 17h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Grand Central Station to Buffalo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 534.6 mi
  • Duration: 17h

What companies run services between Grand Central Station, IL, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $290–450 and the journey takes 10h 23m.

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