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

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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Lombard to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    5h 39m
    $181–338

  2. Bus via Cleveland

    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 / ...
    14h 10m
    $54–147

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    13h 38m
    $139–458

  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 40m
    $87–143

  5. Drive  549.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lombard to Buffalocar car 549.1 mi
    9h 35m
    $101–145

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

    1. Take the train from Lombard to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    5h 27m
    $171–348

  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
    7h 11m
    $135–701

  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 56m
    $175–901

  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
    9h 39m
    $410–982

Lombard to Buffalo by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 519.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–310 and the journey takes 10h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lombard to Buffalo via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 13h 40m.

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