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How to get fromBuffalo to Waukeshaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BUF - MKE
    6h 54m
    $107–574

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    16h 2m
    $350–678

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    16h 4m
    $123–191

  4. Drive  625.6 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Waukeshacar car 625.6 mi
    11h 6m
    $115–165

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    7h 42m
    $217–407

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    8h 15m
    $222–411

  7. Bus via Columbus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2526
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2511
    19h 14m
    $138–211

Buffalo to Waukesha by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to E Main Street at N East Avenue via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 16h 2m.

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