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

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Downers Grove by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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

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    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
    4h 51m
    $108–469

  2. Drive 545.5 mi

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

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    13h 3m
    $176–491

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Napervillebus bus
    14h 51m
    $102–221

  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 16m
    $158–409

  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 10m
    $116–496

Buffalo to Downers Grove by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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 $170–350 and the journey takes 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Main St & Ogden Ave via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago, and Naperville Metra in around 14h 51m.

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