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How to get fromBuffalo to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    3h 4m
    $176–328

  2. Bus via Akron

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OHbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus bus
    15h 20m
    $62–186

  3. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to O'Haresubway subway
    4h 19m
    $170–408

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 53m
    $164–481

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    13h 22m
    $84–166

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    4h 45m
    $94–434

  7. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYZ - ORD
    6h 35m
    $426–1,148

  8. Shuttle to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YTZ - ORD
    7h 29m
    $272–1,457

  9. Drive 548.8 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)car car 548.8 mi
    9h 26m
    $101–145

Buffalo to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–340 and the journey takes 10h 33m.

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