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

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Forest to Buffalo by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    5h 24m
    $169–410

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
    15h 4m
    $56–151

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    13h 54m
    $180–499

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. 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
    13h 56m
    $88–169

  5. Drive 563.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Buffalocar car 563.1 mi
    9h 42m
    $103–149

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

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    5h 33m
    $180–341

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

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain 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 22m
    $137–656

Lake Forest to Buffalo by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Buffalo via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Buffalo Depew Station in around 13h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Forest. to Buffalo, NY via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago, and Cleveland, OH in around 15h 4m.

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