What's the distance between Chicago and Buffalo by coach?

The journey from Chicago to Buffalo by coach covers an approximate distance of 453 miles (731 km).

How can I travel from Chicago to Buffalo avoiding air travel?

To travel from Chicago to Buffalo without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Chicago to Buffalo from £38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Buffalo on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h 35m	16:15	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h	16:15	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Buffalo on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h 35m	16:15	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h	16:15	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Buffalo on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h	16:15	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h 35m	16:15	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Fastest

Next departures from Chicago to Buffalo on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h 35m	16:15	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h	16:15	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

10h 23mAverage duration

460 milesDistance

67kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£43 - £134	Average duration20h	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£44 - £154	Average duration10h 23m	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e

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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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,392 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87392 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £43

Greyhound Chicago Buffalo recent customer reviews

Friendly drivers

Cory L.

1 July 2023

Not bad but everything US łatę and stations are terrible

Katarzyna K.

1 July 2019

Dirty, smelly and the driver was not helpful.

Elaheh S.

16 July 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,414 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Chicago to Buffalo, NY

What's the distance between Chicago and Buffalo by coach?
The journey from Chicago to Buffalo by coach covers an approximate distance of 453 miles (731 km).
How can I travel from Chicago to Buffalo avoiding air travel?
To travel from Chicago to Buffalo without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£47

22/11

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Today

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24/11

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25/11

£51

26/11

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28/11

£51

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £47

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 £47 to £53 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 £51, which is on 2025-11-28.