There are 5 ways to get from Amherst to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
2h 28m$190–408Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
13h 37m$82–162Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 44m$199–384Drive 538.3 mi
- Drive from Amherst to Chicagocar 538.3 mi
9h 8m$99–142Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
2h 51m$200–338
Amherst to Chicago by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Chicago is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 13h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $190 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Main Street & Jersey Left and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Buffalo and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo Depew Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
The distance between Amherst and Chicago is 488 miles. The road distance is 541.4 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 10h 44m and costs $190 - $390.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Amherst to Chicago, including transfers.
Amherst to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Amherst to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Amherst to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $190 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $390 and takes 10h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 13h 37m.
What companies run services between Amherst, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $170–350 and the journey takes 10h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Amherst to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Amherst. It is currently 5:01 AM in Amherst and 4:01 AM in Chicago.
Amherst to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Chicago is 541 miles. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Amherst to Chicago.
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