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

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Lake View 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)planeBUF - MDW
    2. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Belmontsubway
    4h 16m
    $101–612

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus StationbusGreyhound US0170
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    13h 7m
    $59–132

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    12h 22m
    $94–270

  4. Drive 536.8 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Lake Viewcar536.8 mi
    9h 4m
    $98–142

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

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBUF - ORD
    2. Take the subway from Monroe-Red to Belmontsubway
    4h 36m
    $76–422

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

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NYbus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeROC - ORD
    6h 32m
    $158–605

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

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NYbus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeROC - MDW
    6h 15m
    $113–645

Buffalo to Lake View by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Lake View, Cook County, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–190 and the journey takes 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Clark & Newport via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Clark & Harrison in around 13h 7m.

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