There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Downers Grove by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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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 Union Station to Downers Grovetrain
5h 12m$168–323Bus (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
14h 22m$90–168Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
13h 4m$136–449Drive 545.5 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Downers Grovecar 545.5 mi
9h 29m$100–144Fly 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 Union Station to Downers Grovetrain
5h 32m$178–313Bus 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
6h 26m$105–476
Buffalo to Downers Grove by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Downers Grove is to bus which costs $90 - $170 and takes 14h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Downers Grove is to fly and train which takes 5h 12m and costs $160 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Ogden Ave / Main St via Cleveland Bus Station, Clinton Blue Line Station, Cermak & Pulaski, North Riverside Park Mall and Yorktown Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Downers Grove via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
The distance between Buffalo and Downers Grove is 515 miles. The road distance is 548.7 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Downers Grove without a car is to train which takes 13h 4m and costs $130 - $450.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Buffalo to Downers Grove, including transfers.
Buffalo to Downers Grove bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Downers Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Downers Grove is to train which takes 13h 4m and costs $130 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 14h 22m.
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 $130–310 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, Clinton Blue Line Station, Pulaski & Cermak, Cermak & Pulaski, North Riverside Park Mall, and Yorktown Center in around 14h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Downers Grove bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Downers Grove is 1h behind Buffalo. It is currently 3:15 PM in Buffalo and 2:15 PM in Downers Grove.
Buffalo to Downers Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Downers Grove is 549 miles. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Buffalo to Downers Grove.
There are 335+ hotels available in Downers Grove.