There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Amherst 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 from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
3h 6m$206–1,233Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
12h 38m$66–146Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 34m$170–341Drive 537.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Amherstcar 537.4 mi
9h 12m$99–142Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
3h 36m$156–833
Chicago to Amherst by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Amherst is to bus which costs $65 - $150 and takes 12h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Amherst is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $200 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Amherst station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Main Street & University Station via Cleveland, OH and South Division Street & Ellicott Loop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
The distance between Chicago and Amherst is 486 miles. The road distance is 540.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Amherst without a car is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs $170 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Chicago to Amherst, including transfers.
Chicago to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Amherst is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $200 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 10h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 12h 38m.
Chicago to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Amherst is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 5:00 PM in Chicago and 6:00 PM in Amherst.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Amherst, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 10h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,200
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- 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 Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- 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
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Amherst is 541 miles. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Chicago to Amherst.
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