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How to get fromBuffalo to Downers Groveby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    5h 17m
    $168–323

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    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
    14h 55m
    $93–148

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    13h 4m
    $146–508

  4. Drive  545.5 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Downers Grovecar car 545.5 mi
    9h 29m
    $100–144

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    5h 43m
    $178–313

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    6h 36m
    $120–553

  7. 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
    7h
    $100–463

Buffalo to Downers Grove by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration13h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–370 and the journey takes 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Ogden Ave / Main St via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line, and Yorktown Center in around 14h 55m.

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