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

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There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Buffalo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or train

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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 16m
    $212–1,202

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    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
    $83–354

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    15h 25m
    $102–237

  4. Drive 597.9 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Buffalocar car 597.9 mi
    10h 38m
    $110–158

  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
    8h 5m
    $315–1,323

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    7h 30m
    $175–1,054

  7. Bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh to Buffalobus bus
    19h 55m
    $115–332

Champaign to Buffalo by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration15h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Buffalo via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station in around 15h 20m.

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