There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Illinois by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
4h 2m$81–565Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0170
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
12h 30m$55–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 50m$64–245Drive 531.6 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Chicagocar 531.6 mi
9h 1m$97–141Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
3h 56m$126–835Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NYbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ROC - ORD
6h 16m$186–630
Buffalo to Illinois by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Illinois is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Illinois is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $120 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Buffalo and Illinois is 503 miles. The road distance is 534.7 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Illinois without a car is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs $60 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Buffalo to Illinois, including transfers.
Buffalo to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Illinois is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $80 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $250 and takes 11h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Illinois, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–170 and the journey takes 10h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Illinois is 1h behind Buffalo. It is currently 5:42 PM in Buffalo and 4:42 PM in Illinois.
Buffalo to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Illinois is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Buffalo to Illinois.
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