There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Buffalo, NY by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
4h 36m$178–333Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo / ...
11h 5m$52–139Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
12h 15m$145–314Drive 531.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Buffalo, NYcar 531.2 mi
9h 5m$97–140Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
4h 14m$168–343Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane MDW - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
5h 48m$172–900Bus 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 / ...
11h 40m$85–170
Chicago to Buffalo, NY by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Buffalo, NY is to bus which costs $50 - $140 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Buffalo, NY is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $160 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Buffalo, NY. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Buffalo, NY station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Buffalo Depew Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between Chicago and Buffalo, NY is 503 miles. The road distance is 534.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Buffalo, NY without a car is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $50 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Chicago to Buffalo, NY, including transfers.
Chicago to Buffalo, NY bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Buffalo, NY train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Buffalo, NY is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $170 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 11h 5m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $320 and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, 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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Buffalo, NY via Cleveland, OH in around 11h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Buffalo, NY bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Buffalo, NY is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 5:02 PM in Chicago and 6:02 PM in Buffalo, NY.
Chicago to Buffalo, NY train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Buffalo, NY is 534 miles. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Chicago to Buffalo, NY.
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