There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo to Indiana by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
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 Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h 59m$172–327Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Columbusbus FlixBus 2526
- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
10h 55m$77–120Train, bus
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit / ...
11h 56m$93–367Drive 495.5 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Indianapoliscar 495.5 mi
8h 34m$91–131Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 17m$182–317Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ROC - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 17m$124–607Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Indianapolis (IND)plane YYZ - IND
7h 51m$97–501Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
12h 25m$77–130Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
17h 44m$177–562
Buffalo to Indiana by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Indiana is to bus which costs $75 - $120 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Indiana is to fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs $170 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Indianapolis via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Indianapolis via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.
The distance between Buffalo and Indiana is 522 miles. The road distance is 498.4 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Indiana without a car is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Buffalo to Indiana, including transfers.
Buffalo to Indiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Indiana is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $600 and takes 17h 44m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Indiana, USA?
You can take a bus from Buffalo to Indianapolis via Columbus in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Indianapolis via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 17h 44m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Buffalo to Indiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Buffalo to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Indiana is 498 miles. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Buffalo to Indiana.
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