There are 9 ways to get from Gary to Buffalo by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
5h 40m$181–317Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gary to Clevelandbus Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo / ...
10h 25m$49–134Train
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
13h 51m$143–462Drive 503.7 mi
- Drive from Gary to Buffalocar 503.7 mi
8h 31m$92–133Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
5h 13m$171–327Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Rochester, bus
- Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane MDW - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
6h 42m$179–905Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Erie International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane ORD - ERI
- Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus
8h 14m$72–341Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane ORD - YYZ
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus
9h 40m$404–1,037Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171 / ...
10h 50m$79–128
Gary to Buffalo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gary to Buffalo is to bus which costs $45 - $140 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Gary to Buffalo is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $170 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Gary to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Gary to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Buffalo via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.
The distance between Gary and Buffalo is 533 miles. The road distance is 506.6 miles.
The best way to get from Gary to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs $45 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Gary to Buffalo, including transfers.
Gary to Buffalo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Gary station.
Gary to Buffalo train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
The best way to get from Gary to Buffalo is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs $45 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $470 and takes 13h 51m.
What companies run services between Gary, IN, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Gary to Buffalo, NY via Cleveland, OH in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gary to Buffalo via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Buffalo Depew Station in around 13h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Gary to Buffalo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland station.
Buffalo is 1h ahead of Gary. It is currently 11:49 PM in Gary and 12:49 AM in Buffalo.
Gary to Buffalo train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gary to Buffalo is 507 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Gary to Buffalo.
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