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How to get fromChicago to Buffalo Central Terminalby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Buffalo Central Terminal by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 4 bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Broadway & Warren Avenuebus bus
    5h 32m
    $180–335

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus Bsb 26
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus bus Bsb 10
    12h
    $54–141

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 17m
    $294–449

  4. Drive  532.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Buffalo Central Terminalcar car 532.8 mi
    9h 6m
    $98–141

  5. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 4 bus

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Broadway & Warren Avenuebus bus
    5h 14m
    $170–345

  6. 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
    7h 10m
    $134–699

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MDW - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    6h 53m
    $194–1,049

  8. Bus via Brook Park (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 / ...
    12h 35m
    $99–148

Chicago to Buffalo Central Terminal by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 503.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Buffalo Central Terminal, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago to Buffalo Central Terminal via Cleveland, Ellicott Street & MTC Static, and Broadway & Warren Avenue in around 12h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $290–450 and the journey takes 10h 23m.

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