There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Batavia by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain
6h 28m$110–473Drive 563.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Buffalo to Bataviacar 563.7 mi
9h 59m$103–149Train
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
14h 28m$179–495Bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Napervillebus
16h 16mFly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain
6h 45m$160–413Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ROC - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain
8h 12m$103–430
Buffalo to Batavia by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Batavia is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Batavia is to fly and train which takes 6h 28m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Batavia. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Main St & Batavia Ave via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago, Naperville Metra and Aurora Transportation Center Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Batavia. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Aurora via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
The distance between Buffalo and Batavia is 530 miles. The road distance is 567 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Batavia without a car is to train which takes 14h 28m and costs $170 - $500.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Buffalo to Batavia, including transfers.
Buffalo to Batavia bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Batavia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Batavia is to train which takes 14h 28m and costs $170 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 16m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Batavia, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Buffalo to Main St & Batavia Ave via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Aurora, and Aurora Transportation Center Bay E in around 14h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Main St & Batavia Ave via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago, Naperville Metra, Aurora Transportation Center Bay C, and Aurora Transportation Center Bay E in around 16h 16m.
- 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
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
- 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
- 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
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- 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
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
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
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Chicago to Naperville
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Batavia bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Batavia is 1h behind Buffalo. It is currently 8:11 PM in Buffalo and 7:11 PM in Batavia.
Buffalo to Batavia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Batavia is 567 miles. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Buffalo to Batavia.
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