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How to get fromBuffalo to Lake Michiganby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Lake Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    4h
    $81–565

  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
    12h 52m
    $58–121

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 2m
    $67–248

  4. Drive 531.6 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Chicagocar car 531.6 mi
    9h 1m
    $97–141

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    3h 53m
    $126–835

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

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    6h 14m
    $186–630

Buffalo to Lake Michigan by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, 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.

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