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How to get fromBuffalo to Lake Michiganby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Lake Michigan by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    3h 22m
    $168–463

  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
    $84–161

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

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    3h 47m
    $158–333

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

    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
    4h 57m
    $107–470

  7. 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
    $103–181

Buffalo to Lake Michigan by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. 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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