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How to get fromBuffalo to Evanstonby plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Evanston by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway subway
    4h 38m
    $166–382

  2. Drive  543.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buffalo to Evanstoncar car 543.4 mi
    9h 22m
    $100–144

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 45m
    $294–588

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    12h 49m
    $102–148

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    5h 17m
    $178–312

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    5h 57m
    $124–603

  7. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    6h 34m
    $106–463

Buffalo to Evanston by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 502.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $290–450 and the journey takes 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, and Washington & Wabash in around 12h 49m.

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