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How to get fromSpringfield to Buffaloby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Buffalo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeSPI - BUF
    5h 26m
    $218–1,197

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
    16h 45m
    $84–235

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    15h 58m
    $89–332

  4. Drive 682.4 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Buffalocar682.4 mi
    12h 4m
    $125–180

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeDEC - BUF
    5h 52m
    $311–1,318

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh to Buffalobus
    24h 33m
    $118–374

Springfield to Buffalo by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration15h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Buffalo via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station in around 15h 58m.

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