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

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

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

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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 train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 30m
    $128–630

  2. Drive 554.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buffalo to Minookacar car 554.3 mi
    9h 29m
    $102–147

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    13h 56m
    $214–548

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ridebus bus 755
    14h 56m
    $118–200

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 59m
    $108–480

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 9m
    $141–536

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 541.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Minooka, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Buffalo to Minooka via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, and Joliet Gateway Center in around 13h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Minooka via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station, and Plainfield Park-n-Ride in around 14h 56m.

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