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Trip Overview

The train between Illinois and Buffalo takes 17h 10m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Illinois 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 10m
Duration
534 mi
Distance
$183
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Illinois to Buffalo train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Illinois and Buffalo. The earliest departure is at 9:30 PM at night, and the last departure from Illinois is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Buffalo at 3:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Illinois 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: 533.9 mi
  • Duration: 17h 10m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–310 and the journey takes 10h 23m.

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