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 45m$146–852Bus
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
10h 23m$69–143Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
9h 54m$120–325Drive 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 10m$103–596
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 45m and costs $140 - $850.
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 $120 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 45m 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 45m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $330 and takes 9h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 10h 23m.
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 214+ hotels available in Notre Dame.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Notre Dame, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines 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 $95–230 and the journey takes 8h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to South Bend via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–900
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
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
- $95–230
- 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 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- 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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