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 Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
3h 10m$128–467Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Bsb 26 / ...
- Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus Bsb 10 / ...
13h 24m$56–195Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 36m$201–383Drive 538.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to University at Buffalocar 538.3 mi
9h 10m$99–142Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
3h 36m$178–407Bus 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 59m$89–167
Chicago to University at Buffalo by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to University at Buffalo is to bus via Brook Park which costs $85 - $170 and takes 13h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to University at Buffalo is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $120 - $470.
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, North Division Street & Ellicott Street and Main Street & University Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
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 488 miles. The road distance is 541.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to University at Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs $200 - $390.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Chicago to University at Buffalo, including transfers.
Chicago to University at Buffalo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, 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 10m and costs $120 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $390 and takes 10h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $200 and takes 13h 24m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and University at Buffalo, NY, 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
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- 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
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Chicago to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Cleveland to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- 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 to Buffalo
- 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
- $50–110
- 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 University at Buffalo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, 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 541 miles. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Chicago to University at Buffalo.
There are 250+ hotels available in University at Buffalo.