There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Great Lakes by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
4h 15m$174–307Drive 530.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Buffalo to Chicagocar 530.8 mi
9h 2m$97–140Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
12h 2m$295–587Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
12h 4m$99–145Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Windsor Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane YYZ - YQG
- Drive from Windsor-Airport-YQG to Algonac, MIcar
6h 26m$259–777
Buffalo to Great Lakes by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Great Lakes is to bus which costs $95 - $150 and takes 12h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Great Lakes is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $170 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Great Lakes. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Congress Plaza & Michigan via Cleveland Bus Station and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Great Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Buffalo and Great Lakes is 505 miles. The road distance is 533.9 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Great Lakes without a car is to train which takes 12h 2m and costs $290 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Buffalo to Great Lakes, including transfers.
Buffalo to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Great Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Great Lakes is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $170 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 12h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 12h 4m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $290–450 and the journey takes 10h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- 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 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Windsor Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $290–450
- 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
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Buffalo to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Buffalo to Great Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Great Lakes is 534 miles. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Buffalo to Great Lakes.
There are 42+ hotels available in Great Lakes.