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

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There are 9 ways to get from Joliet 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 Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    5h 57m
    $183–340

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus Bsb 26
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus bus Bsb 10
    15h 49m
    $58–153

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    14h 5m
    $298–597

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    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 5m
    $101–157

  5. Drive  545.1 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Buffalocar car 545.1 mi
    9h 15m
    $100–144

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    5h 12m
    $173–347

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain 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
    7h 27m
    $137–704

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain 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
    6h 41m
    $197–1,051

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain 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 52m
    $393–986

Joliet to Buffalo by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 540.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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 via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway Orange Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago, and Cleveland in around 15h 49m.

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