There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Notre Dame by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to South Bend (SBN)plane BUF - SBN
5h 44m$144–904Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0170
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
9h 58m$64–137Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
9h 54m$70–1,094Drive 440.6 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Notre Damecar 440.6 mi
7h 30m$81–117Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, drive
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane BUF - AZO
- Drive from Kalamazoo-Airport-AZO to Notre Damecar
7h 33m$96–648
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Notre Dame is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Notre Dame is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $140 - $950.
The distance between Buffalo and Notre Dame is 415 miles. The road distance is 443.1 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Notre Dame without a car is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs $70 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Buffalo to Notre Dame, including transfers.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Notre Dame is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $140 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $1,100 and takes 9h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 9h 58m.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Notre Dame is 443 miles. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Buffalo to Notre Dame.
There are 85+ hotels available in Notre Dame.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Notre Dame, IN, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to South Bend Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–1,000 and the journey takes 8h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–1,000
- 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 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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