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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Buffaloby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Buffalo by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    5h 24m
    $183–340

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus 605
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus bus
    15h 2m
    $56–153

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    14h 14m
    $301–600

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus bus
    14h 16m
    $104–160

  5. Drive  578.8 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Buffalocar car 578.8 mi
    10h 4m
    $106–153

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    6h 8m
    $173–350

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ORD - ROC
    3. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    6h 52m
    $137–704

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MDW - ROC
    3. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    7h 37m
    $197–1,054

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane ORD - YYZ
    3. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus bus
    9h 19m
    $393–986

Crystal Lake to Buffalo by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 528.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Buffalo via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Buffalo Depew Station in around 14h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Buffalo via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, Rosemont, Clark/Lake, LaSalle & Wacker/Lake, Union Station Transit Center, Chicago, and Cleveland in around 15h 2m.

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