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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    4h 58m
    $180–338

  2. Bus via Cleveland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus Bsb 26
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus bus Bsb 10
    14h
    $54–147

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    13h 29m
    $299–598

  4. Bus (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 31m
    $102–158

  5. Drive  548.5 mi

    1. Drive from Elmhurst to Buffalocar car 548.5 mi
    9h 25m
    $94–136

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

    1. Take the train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    5h 23m
    $191–348

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ORD - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    6h 24m
    $84–352

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MDW - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    6h 49m
    $120–542

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane ORD - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus bus
    8h 52m
    $61–284

Elmhurst to Buffalo by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Elmhurst, 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, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $290–450 and the journey takes 10h 23m.

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