There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Elkhart by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- 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 Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
9h 6m$78–125Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
9h 21m$102–382Drive 426.5 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Elkhartcar 426.5 mi
7h 20m$78–113Fly to South Bend
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to South Bend (SBN)plane BUF - SBN
5h 55m$137–622Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 47m$188–377Fly 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 Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 8m$201–370
Buffalo to Elkhart by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Elkhart is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Elkhart is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Cleveland Bus Station and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Buffalo and Elkhart is 450 miles. The road distance is 429 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Elkhart without a car is to bus which takes 9h 6m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Buffalo to Elkhart, including transfers.
Buffalo to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Elkhart is to bus which takes 9h 6m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $390 and takes 9h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Buffalo to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Cleveland Bus Station and Toledo in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–250 and the journey takes 8h 4m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Buffalo to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Buffalo to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Elkhart is 429 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Buffalo to Elkhart.
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