There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Buffalo by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane IND - BUF
6h 3m$104–654Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane IND - YYZ
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus
8h 28m$76–405Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Columbus to Buffalobus FlixBus 2526
10h 55m$77–115Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus Cincinnati / ...
- Take the train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 38m$94–370Drive 494.8 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Buffalocar 494.8 mi
8h 38m$91–131Fly to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Rochester (ROC)plane IND - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
7h 54m$171–893Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus
12h 50m$82–136Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
17h 44m$169–562
Indianapolis to Buffalo by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Buffalo is to bus which costs $75 - $120 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Buffalo is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $100 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Buffalo via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Buffalo via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Buffalo is 482 miles. The road distance is 497.7 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Indianapolis to Buffalo, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Buffalo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Buffalo is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $100 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 10h 55m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $600 and takes 17h 44m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Buffalo via Columbus in around 10h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Rochester via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Indianapolis to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–310
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Buffalo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Indianapolis to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Buffalo is 498 miles. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Indianapolis to Buffalo.
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