There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Amherst by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
3h 9m$186–403Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
12h 22m$54–141Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 34m$198–380Drive 537.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Amherstcar 537.4 mi
9h 12m$99–142Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
3h 34m$196–333Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171 / ...
12h 57m$85–162
Chicago to Amherst by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Amherst is to bus via Brook Park which costs $85 - $170 and takes 12h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Amherst is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $180 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Amherst station. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Main Street & University Station via Cleveland, OH and North Division Street & Ellicott Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Amherst station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Buffalo Depew Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between Chicago and Amherst is 487 miles. The road distance is 540.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Amherst without a car is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs $190 - $380.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Chicago to Amherst, including transfers.
Chicago to Amherst bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Amherst is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $180 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $380 and takes 10h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $150 and takes 12h 22m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Amherst, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $170–350 and the journey takes 10h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Amherst bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland station.
Amherst is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:25 AM in Chicago and 5:25 AM in Amherst.
Chicago to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Amherst is 541 miles. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Chicago to Amherst.
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