There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Lake View by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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, subway
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
- Take the subway from Roosevelt to Belmontsubway
4h 8m$166–322Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- 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 43m$85–137Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
12h 27m$124–447Drive 536.1 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Lake Viewcar 536.1 mi
9h 11m$98–142Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
- Take the subway from Lake to Belmontsubway
4h 24m$176–312Bus 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 26m$118–601
Buffalo to Lake View by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Lake View is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 12h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Lake View is to fly and subway which takes 4h 8m and costs $160 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Lake View. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Clark & Newport via Cleveland Bus Station and Clark & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Lake View. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Belmont via Buffalo Depew Station and LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
The distance between Buffalo and Lake View is 498 miles. The road distance is 539.2 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Lake View without a car is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs $120 - $450.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Buffalo to Lake View, including transfers.
Buffalo to Lake View bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Lake View train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Lake View is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs $120 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 12h 43m.
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 $120–310 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Roosevelt to Belmont
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Lake to Belmont
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Buffalo to Lake View bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Lake View is 1h behind Buffalo. It is currently 1:30 PM in Buffalo and 12:30 PM in Lake View.
Buffalo to Lake View train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Lake View is 539 miles. It takes approximately 9h 11m to drive from Buffalo to Lake View.
There are 1309+ hotels available in Lake View.