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How to get fromChicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Buffaloby plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Buffalo by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    2h 34m
    $174–328

  2. Bus via Cleveland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
    13h 41m
    $54–148

  3. Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Take the subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    4h 42m
    $166–409

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus bus Greyhound US0171 / ...
    13h 37m
    $82–165

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    13h 38m
    $164–485

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane ORD - YYZ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    5h 9m
    $425–1,126

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ORD - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    4h 25m
    $132–620

  8. Drive 549.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Buffalocar car 549.1 mi
    9h 25m
    $101–145

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Buffalo by subway, foot, and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 486.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from O'Hare to Buffalo via LaSalle, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 13h 37m.

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