There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Lake Michigan by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
3h 48m$164–317Drive 530.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Buffalo to Chicagocar 530.8 mi
9h 2m$97–140Bus (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$99–151Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
12h 5m$294–589Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
4h 15m$174–307Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ROC - MDW
5h 7m$117–598Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ROC - ORD
5h 33m$97–438
Buffalo to Lake Michigan by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Lake Michigan is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $160 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Lake Michigan. 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 Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Washington/Wabash via Buffalo Depew Station and LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
The distance between Buffalo and Lake Michigan is 492 miles. The road distance is 533.9 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Lake Michigan without a car is to bus which takes 12h 4m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Buffalo to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
Buffalo to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $160 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 12h 4m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 12h 5m.
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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Congress Plaza & Michigan via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 12h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- 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 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
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
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Buffalo to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Buffalo to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Lake Michigan is 534 miles. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Buffalo to Lake Michigan.