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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 13m
    $173–470

  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
    $84–164

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    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 Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    13h 40m
    $184–510

  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
    5h 37m
    $163–340

  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 48m
    $112–477

  7. Bus, train

    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
    4. Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain train Ri
    21h 5m
    $109–185

Buffalo to Joliet by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 528.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Buffalo to Joliet Gateway Center via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 40m. 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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