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How to get fromBloomington to Buffaloby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Bloomington to Buffalo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane BMI - BUF
    8h 13m
    $103–580

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    15h 5m
    $76–220

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    15h 3m
    $212–572

  4. Drive 636.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Buffalocar car 636.4 mi
    10h 55m
    $117–168

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    6h 5m
    $201–476

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    6h 56m
    $214–416

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 40m
    $221–419

Bloomington to Buffalo by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration15h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Buffalo via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station in around 15h 3m.

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