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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to Mainsubway subway
    4h 56m
    $116–712

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0170
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    13h 50m
    $70–149

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 47m
    $161–410

  4. Drive 544.1 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Evanstoncar car 544.1 mi
    9h 20m
    $100–144

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

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    5h 30m
    $73–432

  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 44m
    $127–657

  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 17m
    $234–517

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $150–330 and the journey takes 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Rogers & Paulina via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Jackson & Dearborn, and State & Van Buren in around 13h 50m.

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