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How to get fromBuffalo to Great Lakesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Great Lakes by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    3h 47m
    $158–403

  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
    11h 59m
    $85–172

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h
    $175–488

  4. Drive 530.8 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Chicagocar car 530.8 mi
    9h 3m
    $97–140

  5. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Windsor Airport, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane YYZ - YQG
    3. Drive from Windsor-Airport-YQG to Algonac, MIcar car
    6h 3m
    $318–816

  6. Bus via Detroit (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    19h 26m
    $103–182

Buffalo to Great Lakes by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Jackson & Wabash via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Jackson & Clinton in around 11h 59m.

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