There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart to Buffalo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly from South Bend
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane SBN - BUF
5h 35m$301–1,647Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Clevelandbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
11h 9m$44–131Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
9h 47m$54–229Drive 428 mi
- Drive from Elkhart to Buffalocar 428 mi
7h 20m$79–113Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
7h 12m$161–941Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
6h 56m$198–1,238
Elkhart to Buffalo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Buffalo is to bus which costs $40 - $140 and takes 11h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Buffalo is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $300 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Franklin & 6th and arriving at Buffalo, NY via South Bend, IN and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Buffalo via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
The distance between Elkhart and Buffalo is 427 miles. The road distance is 430.5 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 9h 47m and costs $50 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Elkhart to Buffalo, including transfers.
Elkhart to Buffalo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
Elkhart to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Buffalo is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $300 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $230 and takes 9h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $140 and takes 11h 9m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–150 and the journey takes 8h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,500
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–2,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $45–110
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $55–150
- Business - advance purchase
- $75–320
- Business Class
- $120–360
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Elkhart to Buffalo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland station.
Elkhart to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Buffalo is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Elkhart to Buffalo.
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