There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
2h 45m$166–398Drive 531.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 531.1 mi
9h 5m$97–140Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
4h 18m$180–338Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
12h 31m$167–495Bus via Brook Park
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus
12h 50m$131–213Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ROC - MDW
4h 19m$109–494Shuttle to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane YTZ - MDW
7h 24m$242–587Bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus
20h 6m$113–226
Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $160 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, Clinton & Jackson and Cicero & 24th Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Midway via Buffalo Depew Station and Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
The distance between Buffalo and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 480 miles. The road distance is 534.2 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to train which takes 12h 31m and costs $160 - $500.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $160 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $500 and takes 12h 31m, you could also bus via Brook Park, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 12h 50m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 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 $160–350 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
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- 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
- 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 Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- 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
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 905 374 8111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Niagra Airbus
Shuttle from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Website
- Niagra Airbus
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 1h behind Buffalo. It is currently 2:35 AM in Buffalo and 1:35 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 534 miles. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
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