The train between Buffalo and Chicago takes 22h 47m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Buffalo to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Buffalo and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Buffalo is at 12:25 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 22h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Buffalo station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 47m.
Buffalo to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
Buffalo to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Buffalo and Chicago is 727 km. The road distance is 859 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 10h 33m.