The average train between Chicago and Buffalo takes 17h 17m and the fastest train 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 service departs Chicago at 9:30 PM at night, which arrives into Buffalo at 15:40:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 17m. 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 Union Station and arriving at Buffalo Depew Station via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.
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 855 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $290–450 and the journey takes 10h 23m.