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

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Grayslake 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 Grayslaketrain train
    6h 7m
    $169–324

  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 33m
    $95–158

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain train Md-N
    13h 53m
    $147–509

  4. Drive  572.1 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Grayslakecar car 572.1 mi
    10h 1m
    $105–151

  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 Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain train
    6h 3m
    $182–316

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain train
    7h 25m
    $121–554

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain train
    7h 21m
    $104–466

Buffalo to Grayslake by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration13h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 531.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Buffalo to Grayslake via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Grayslake via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Glenview in around 14h 33m.

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