There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart to Buffalo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew StationLake Shore Limited
9h 47m$54–224Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to ClevelandChicago
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYCinncinati,OH-Buffalo
11h 9m$44–141Drive 428 mi
- Drive from Elkhart to Buffalo428 mi
7h 16m$79–113Fly from South Bend
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)SBN - BUF
6h 1m$291–1,547Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)ORD - BUF
7h 4m$187–1,045Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)MDW - BUF
6h 56m$217–1,245
Elkhart to Buffalo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Buffalo is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Buffalo is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $290 - $1,600.
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 436 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 9h 47m 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 train which takes 9h 47m and costs $50 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $150 and takes 11h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $290 - $1,600 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–150 and the journey takes 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Buffalo, NY via South Bend, IN and Cleveland, OH in around 11h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–2,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,600
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460–2,100
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,400
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
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
- $30–60
- 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
- $45–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- 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 16m to drive from Elkhart to Buffalo.
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