There are 9 ways to get from Joliet to Buffalo by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
5h 55m$183–340Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo / ...
15h 49m$58–153Train
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
14h 5m$138–457Train, bus
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus
14h 5m$86–142Drive 545.1 mi
- Drive from Joliet to Buffalocar 545.1 mi
9h 15m$100–144Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
5h 7m$173–347Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Rochester, bus
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane MDW - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
6h 36m$177–900Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Erie International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane ORD - ERI
- Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus
8h 29m$70–339Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane ORD - YYZ
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus
9h 55m$412–984
Joliet to Buffalo by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Buffalo is to train and bus which costs $85 - $150 and takes 14h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Buffalo is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $170 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway Orange Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Buffalo via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
The distance between Joliet and Buffalo is 543 miles. The road distance is 548.3 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 14h 5m and costs $130 - $460.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Joliet to Buffalo, including transfers.
Joliet to Buffalo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Joliet to Buffalo train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
The best way to get from Joliet to Buffalo is to train which takes 14h 5m and costs $130 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $160 and takes 15h 49m.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Joliet to Buffalo via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, and Buffalo Depew Station in around 14h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Buffalo, NY via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway Orange Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago, and Cleveland, OH in around 15h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Joliet to Buffalo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland station.
Buffalo is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 10:47 AM in Joliet and 11:47 AM in Buffalo.
Joliet to Buffalo train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Buffalo is 548 miles. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Joliet to Buffalo.
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