There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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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 16m$163–366Bus (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 20m$82–188Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
12h 27m$200–413Drive 535.7 mi
- Drive from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Chicagocar 535.7 mi
9h 8m$98–142Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
2h 39m$174–304Bus via Detroit (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Toronto Pearson Airportbus
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus
19h 57m$110–195
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Chicago by bus, taxi, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Chicago is to bus which costs $80 - $190 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $160 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from BNIA Driveway & BNIA Terminal and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Buffalo and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo Airport (BUF) 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 12h 27m.
The distance between Buffalo Airport (BUF) and Chicago is 480 miles. The road distance is 538.8 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs $200 - $420.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Chicago, including transfers.
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $160 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $420 and takes 12h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 13h 20m.
What companies run services between Buffalo Airport (BUF), 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/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Toronto Pearson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Buffalo Airport (BUF). It is currently 3:42 AM in Buffalo Airport (BUF) and 2:42 AM in Chicago.
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Chicago is 539 miles. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Chicago.
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