What is the cheapest way to get from Champaign to Buffalo?

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Buffalo is to bus via Dayton which costs $85 - $180 and takes 15h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Champaign to Buffalo?

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Buffalo is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Champaign and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Indianapolis, IN, Toledo and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Champaign and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Buffalo via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

How far is it from Champaign to Buffalo?

The distance between Champaign and Buffalo is 551 miles. The road distance is 600.8 miles.

How do I travel from Champaign to Buffalo without a car?

The best way to get from Champaign to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 13h 55m and costs $65 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Champaign to Buffalo?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Champaign to Buffalo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Buffalo bus from?

Champaign to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Buffalo train from?

Champaign to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.

Train, bus or fly from Champaign to Buffalo?

The best way to get from Champaign to Buffalo is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $210 and takes 13h 55m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $550 and takes 15h 20m.

Where does the Champaign to Buffalo bus arrive?

Champaign to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Champaign and Buffalo?

Buffalo is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 2:02 AM in Champaign and 3:02 AM in Buffalo.

Where does the Champaign to Buffalo train arrive?

Champaign to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Champaign to Buffalo?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Buffalo is 601 miles. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Champaign to Buffalo.

How do I get a train ticket from Champaign to Buffalo?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Champaign to Buffalo?

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

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Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best
1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane CMI - BUF
6h 4m
$123–600
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus
3. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus
4. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
13h 55m
$67–201
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
15h 20m
$176–526
Drive 597.3 mi
1. Drive from Champaign to Buffalocar 597.3 mi
10h 43m
$109–158
Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DEC - BUF
10h 2m
$126–606
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
7h 33m
$211–409
Bus via Dayton (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus
15h 55m
$88–179

Champaign to Buffalo by bus

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Distance: 547.8 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Buffalo, NY via Indianapolis, IN, Toledo, and Cleveland, OH in around 13h 55m.

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