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

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Joliet 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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 39m
    $169–324

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    14h 5m
    $91–147

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    13h 47m
    $297–590

  4. Drive  542.4 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Jolietcar car 542.4 mi
    9h 18m
    $99–143

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 9m
    $179–314

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 58m
    $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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 26m
    $101–464

Buffalo to Joliet by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Buffalo to Joliet via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle Street in around 13h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Pace Transit Center via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 14h 5m.

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