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How to Travel from

Buffalo to Chicago

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Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$1,210.17
Plane from Rochester to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$331.20

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$254.77
Plane from Rochester to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$242.03
Plane from Rochester to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$305.73
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$267.51
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$343.94
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$458.59
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$305.73

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$1,210.17
Plane from Rochester to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$318.46
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$828.01

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$121.02–$356.68
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$420.37
Plane from Rochester to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$331.20
Plane from Rochester to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$121.02–$394.90
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$445.85

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$382.16
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$254.77

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
10h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$61.15–$216.56
Train from Buffalo to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.46–$82.80
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.68–$178.34
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$89.17

South Shore Line

Phone:
+1 219-926-5744
Website:
mysouthshoreline.com/
Train from South Bend Airport to Van
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$16.56

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Buffalo to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$95.54

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$140.12
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$203.82
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$229.29

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Super 8 - Monticello to Minneapolis
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.22–$50.95

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$76.43
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$42.04–$140.12

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.76–$95.54

Metro Transit

Phone:
+1 612-373-3333
Website:
metrotransit.org
Train from Big Lake station to Target
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.86–$7.64

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Chicago is to bus which costs $38.04 - $293.48 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Buffalo to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $86.96 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Buffalo and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Buffalo and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Buffalo to Chicago?

The distance between Buffalo and Chicago is 801 km. The road distance is 857.8 km.

How do I travel from Buffalo to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Buffalo to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $38.04 - $293.48 .

How long does it take to get from Buffalo to Chicago?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Buffalo to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buffalo to Chicago bus from?

Buffalo to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Buffalo station.

Where do I catch the Buffalo to Chicago train from?

Buffalo to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.

Train, bus or fly from Buffalo to Chicago?

The best way to get from Buffalo to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $65.22 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $38.04 - $293.48 and takes 11h 45m, you could also train, which costs $59.78 - $260.87 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Buffalo to Chicago bus arrive?

Buffalo to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Buffalo and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Buffalo. It is currently 11:04 in Buffalo and 10:04 in Chicago.

Where does the Buffalo to Chicago train arrive?

Buffalo to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Buffalo to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Chicago is 858 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Buffalo to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Buffalo to Chicago?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Buffalo to Chicago?

Book your Buffalo to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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