The train between Chicago and Buffalo takes 17h 2m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Buffalo. 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 Chicago and Buffalo. The earliest departure is at 9:30 PM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Buffalo at 3:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Buffalo station via Buffalo Depew Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 2m.
Chicago to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
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The distance between Chicago and Buffalo is 727 km. The road distance is 859 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 10h 23m.
