There are 9 ways to get from Indiana to Buffalo by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best- 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$171–327Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Columbus to Buffalobus FlixBus 2526
10h 55m$77–115Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus Cincinnati / ...
- Take the train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 38m$94–370Drive 494.8 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Buffalocar 494.8 mi
8h 38m$91–131Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- 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 39m$181–317Train 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$179–905Fly Indianapolis to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane IND - YYZ
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus
8h 28m$77–405Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus
12h 50m$82–136Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
17h 44m$181–562
Indiana to Buffalo by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Buffalo is to bus which costs $75 - $120 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Buffalo is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $170 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Buffalo via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Buffalo via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.
The distance between Indiana and Buffalo is 519 miles. The road distance is 497.7 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Indiana to Buffalo, including transfers.
Indiana to Buffalo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indiana to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Buffalo is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $600 and takes 17h 44m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Buffalo via Columbus in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Buffalo via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station in around 17h 44m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
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 Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Indiana to Buffalo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Indiana to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Buffalo is 498 miles. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Indiana to Buffalo.
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