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How to get fromChampaign to Buffaloby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane CMI - BUF
    5h 28m
    $130–651

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    13h 55m
    $68–199

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    15h 20m
    $214–563

  4. Drive 597.3 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Buffalocar car 597.3 mi
    10h 43m
    $109–158

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane DEC - BUF
    7h 54m
    $233–822

  6. Bus via Dayton (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus bus
    15h 45m
    $99–194

Champaign to Buffalo by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Buffalo, NY via Indianapolis, IN, Toledo, and Cleveland, OH in around 13h 55m.

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