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Trip Overview

The train between Illinois and Buffalo takes 17h. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Illinois 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.

17h
Duration
534 mi
Distance
$375
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Illinois to Buffalo train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Illinois and Buffalo. The service departs Illinois at 9:30 PM at night, which arrives into Buffalo at 15:30:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakVIA Rail17h • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakVIA Rail17h • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakVIA Rail17h • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakVIA Rail17h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Illinois to Buffalo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 533.9 mi
  • Duration: 17h

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $280–450 and the journey takes 10h 23m.

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