There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Water Tower Place by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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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
4h 15m$164–317Bus (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 21m$85–137Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
12h 19m$135–445Drive 532.5 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Water Tower Placecar 532.5 mi
9h 5m$98–141Fly 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 24m$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 34m$116–596
Buffalo to Water Tower Place by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Water Tower Place is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 12h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Water Tower Place is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $160 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Water Tower Place. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Mies Van Der Rohe & Pearson via Cleveland Bus Station and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Water Tower Place station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
The distance between Buffalo and Water Tower Place is 495 miles. The road distance is 535.6 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Water Tower Place without a car is to train which takes 12h 19m and costs $130 - $450.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Buffalo to Water Tower Place, including transfers.
Buffalo to Water Tower Place bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Water Tower Place train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Water Tower Place is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $160 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $450 and takes 12h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 12h 21m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Water Tower Place, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–310 and the journey takes 10h 33m.
- 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
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
- $130–310
- 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
- $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 Water Tower Place bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Water Tower Place is 1h behind Buffalo. It is currently 9:34 AM in Buffalo and 8:34 AM in Water Tower Place.
Buffalo to Water Tower Place train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Water Tower Place is 536 miles. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Buffalo to Water Tower Place.
There are 1301+ hotels available in Water Tower Place.