There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Schaumburg by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or bus
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Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
3h 47m$160–406Bus (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
13h 51m$93–182Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
13h 22m$176–493Drive 559.3 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Schaumburgcar 559.3 mi
9h 39m$103–148Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway, line 600 bus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemontsubway
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Northwest Transportation Centerbus
4h 48m$112–471Bus 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 29m$99–423
Buffalo to Schaumburg by train, foot, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Schaumburg is to bus which costs $90 - $190 and takes 13h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Schaumburg is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $160 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Schaumburg. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Northwest Transportation Center via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Schaumburg. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Rosemont via Buffalo Depew Station and LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
The distance between Buffalo and Schaumburg is 499 miles. The road distance is 562.5 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Schaumburg without a car is to train which takes 13h 22m and costs $170 - $500.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Buffalo to Schaumburg, including transfers.
Buffalo to Schaumburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Schaumburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Schaumburg is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $160 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $500 and takes 13h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 13h 51m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Schaumburg, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $170–350 and the journey takes 10h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemont
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Northwest Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Schaumburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Schaumburg is 1h behind Buffalo. It is currently 5:32 PM in Buffalo and 4:32 PM in Schaumburg.
Buffalo to Schaumburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Schaumburg is 563 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Buffalo to Schaumburg.
There are 308+ hotels available in Schaumburg.