There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Lockport by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
- Take the train from Summit to Lockporttrain
5h 34m$169–321Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Lockport Metra Stationbus 755
13h 57m$85–139Train
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lockporttrain Hc
13h 42m$137–449Drive 542.6 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Lockportcar 542.6 mi
9h 16m$99–143Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lockporttrain
6h 9m$179–314Bus 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
6h 53m$121–600
Buffalo to Lockport by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Lockport is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 13h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Lockport is to fly and train which takes 5h 34m and costs $160 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Lockport station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Lockport Metra Station via Cleveland Bus Station and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Lockport. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Lockport via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
The distance between Buffalo and Lockport is 509 miles. The road distance is 545.8 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Lockport without a car is to train which takes 13h 42m and costs $130 - $450.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Buffalo to Lockport, including transfers.
Buffalo to Lockport bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Lockport train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Lockport is to train which takes 13h 42m and costs $130 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 13h 57m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Lockport, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Buffalo to Lockport via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Lockport Metra Station via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 13h 57m.
- 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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Summit to Lockport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lockport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lockport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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 Lockport bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Lockport is 1h behind Buffalo. It is currently 4:24 AM in Buffalo and 3:24 AM in Lockport.
Buffalo to Lockport train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Lockport is 546 miles. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Buffalo to Lockport.
There are 138+ hotels available in Lockport.




