How far is Chicago from Buffalo?

Chicago and Buffalo are 731 km (453 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Buffalo?

Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Buffalo Airport in Buffalo.

Bus Chicago to Buffalo from $70 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Buffalo on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h 35m	4:15pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h	4:15pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Buffalo on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h 35m	4:15pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h	4:15pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Buffalo

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Buffalo. The journey takes about 10 hours 23 minutes, and with fares starting at just $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

10h 23mAverage Duration

741 kmDistance

67kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$79 - $246	Average Duration20h	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$80 - $284	Average Duration10h 23m	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,385 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87385 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $79

Greyhound Chicago Buffalo recent customer reviews

Friendly drivers

Cory L.

July 1, 2023

Not bad but everything US łatę and stations are terrible

Katarzyna K.

July 1, 2019

Dirty, smelly and the driver was not helpful.

Elaheh S.

July 16, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,381 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Buffalo?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Buffalo

A
Buffalo Airport
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B
Transportation Center
185 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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C
Exchange Street Station
75 Exchange St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Buffalo, NY by bus

How far is Chicago from Buffalo?
Chicago and Buffalo are 731 km (453 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Buffalo?
Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Buffalo Airport in Buffalo.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$86

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11-25

$94

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $86

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Buffalo, NY, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $86 to $97 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Buffalo, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $86 which is on 2025-11-21.