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How to get fromChicago to University at Buffaloby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to University at Buffalo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    3h 32m
    $198–337
  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo / ...
    13h 18m
    $56–143
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    10h 36m
    $166–339
  4. Drive  534.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to University at Buffalocar car 534.2 mi
    9h 18m
    $98–141
  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    3h 10m
    $188–347
  6. 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 / ...
    13h 54m
    $88–138

Chicago to University at Buffalo by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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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.

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