There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Buffalo Airport (BUF) 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
2h 59m$162–375Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
12h 15m$57–167Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 47m$203–410Drive 537.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Buffalo Airport (BUF)car 537.2 mi
9h 9m$98–142Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
3h 25m$172–305Bus 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 / ...
13h$84–161
Chicago to Buffalo Airport (BUF) by train, taxi, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Buffalo Airport (BUF) is to bus via Brook Park which costs $80 - $170 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Buffalo Airport (BUF) is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $160 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Buffalo Airport (BUF). However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Cleveland, OH and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Buffalo Airport (BUF) station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Buffalo Depew Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
The distance between Chicago and Buffalo Airport (BUF) is 480 miles. The road distance is 540.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Buffalo Airport (BUF) without a car is to train which takes 11h 47m and costs $200 - $410.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Chicago to Buffalo Airport (BUF), including transfers.
Chicago to Buffalo Airport (BUF) bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Buffalo Airport (BUF) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Buffalo Airport (BUF) is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $160 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $410 and takes 11h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $170 and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Buffalo Airport (BUF), 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 Buffalo Airport (BUF) bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland station.
Buffalo Airport (BUF) is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:15 AM in Chicago and 4:15 AM in Buffalo Airport (BUF).
Chicago to Buffalo Airport (BUF) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Buffalo Airport (BUF) is 540 miles. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from Chicago to Buffalo Airport (BUF).
There are 251+ hotels available in Buffalo Airport (BUF).