There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Buffalo by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane CMI - BUF
5h 8m$163–900Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
14h$69–201Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
15h 20m$184–471Drive 597.3 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Buffalocar 597.3 mi
10h 43m$109–158Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DEC - BUF
8h 6m$276–1,021Bus via Dayton (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus
16h 5m$101–211
Champaign to Buffalo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Buffalo is to bus via Dayton which costs $100 - $220 and takes 16h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Buffalo is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $160 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Indianapolis, IN, Toledo and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Buffalo via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.
The distance between Champaign and Buffalo is 551 miles. The road distance is 600.8 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 14h and costs $65 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Champaign to Buffalo, including transfers.
Champaign to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Buffalo is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $160 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $210 and takes 14h, you could also train, which costs $180 - $480 and takes 15h 20m.
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 14h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Decatur Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Decatur Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- 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 Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Buffalo is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 12:09 PM in Champaign and 1:09 PM in Buffalo.
Champaign to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Buffalo is 601 miles. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Champaign to Buffalo.
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