There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to University at Buffalo 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 O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
3h 32m$198–337Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo / ...
13h 18m$56–143Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 36m$166–339Drive 534.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to University at Buffalocar 534.2 mi
9h 18m$98–141Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
3h 10m$188–347Bus 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 54m$88–138
Chicago to University at Buffalo by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to University at Buffalo is to bus which costs $55 - $150 and takes 13h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to University at Buffalo is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $180 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to University at Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Flint Circle via Cleveland, OH, Wilkeson Way & LaRivere Drive and Main Street & University Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to University at Buffalo station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Buffalo Depew Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
The distance between Chicago and University at Buffalo is 500 miles. The road distance is 537.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to University at Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs $160 - $340.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Chicago to University at Buffalo, including transfers.
Chicago to University at Buffalo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to University at Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to University at Buffalo is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $190 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 10h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $150 and takes 13h 18m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and University at 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, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 10h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
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
- $130–300
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to University at Buffalo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland station.
Chicago to University at Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to University at Buffalo is 537 miles. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from Chicago to University at Buffalo.
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