There are 8 ways to get from Skokie to Buffalo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
4h 21m$179–336Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
13h 39m$53–146Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
13h 16m$146–455Drive 544.8 mi
- Drive from Skokie to Buffalocar 544.8 mi
9h 23m$100–144Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Take the subway from Howard to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
5h 7m$170–348Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane ORD - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
5h 55m$132–650Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane MDW - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
6h 41m$172–852Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171 / ...
14h 43m$74–153
Skokie to Buffalo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skokie to Buffalo is to bus via Brook Park which costs $70 - $160 and takes 14h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Skokie to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $170 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Skokie to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Crawford Ave & Madison St and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Chicago and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Skokie to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Edgebrook and arriving at Buffalo via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
The distance between Skokie and Buffalo is 496 miles. The road distance is 548 miles.
The best way to get from Skokie to Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 13h 16m and costs $140 - $460.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Skokie to Buffalo, including transfers.
Skokie to Buffalo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Skokie to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Skokie to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $170 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $460 and takes 13h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $150 and takes 13h 39m.
What companies run services between Skokie, IL, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 10h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Skokie to Buffalo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland station.
Buffalo is 1h ahead of Skokie. It is currently 2:08 AM in Skokie and 3:08 AM in Buffalo.
Skokie to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skokie to Buffalo is 548 miles. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Skokie to Buffalo.
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