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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Belmontsubway subway
    3h 47m
    $170–468

  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
    12h 43m
    $84–161

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 23m
    $177–492

  4. Drive 536.1 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Lake Viewcar car 536.1 mi
    9h 11m
    $98–142

  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
    4h 7m
    $160–338

  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
    5h 21m
    $109–475

  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 47m
    $103–176

Buffalo to Lake View by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Lake View, Cook County, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $170–350 and the journey takes 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Clark & Newport via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Clark & Harrison in around 12h 43m.

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