Bus from Chicago to Buffalo, NY: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Buffalo on June 19
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Niagara Frontier Transportation AuthorityCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Niagara Frontier Transportation AuthorityFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Niagara Frontier Transportation AuthorityNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Niagara Frontier Transportation AuthorityNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Niagara Frontier Transportation AuthorityNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:01 PM CDT.

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 TRY 2,620, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
10h 23mAverage Duration
741 kmDistance
67kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average PriceTRY 2,721 - TRY 9,464Average Duration20h 5m
18kg CO₂e
Train
Average PriceTRY 2,620 - TRY 23,216Average Duration10h 23m
67kg CO₂e

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Buffalo?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Buffalo start from TRY 2,721. The average price for this route is around TRY 3,649. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Buffalo?

    The average bus travel time from Chicago to Buffalo is 20h 5m, covering a distance of 730 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 23m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the Chicago to Buffalo route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Buffalo?

    The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Buffalo at 10:15am. And the latest bus departs at 7:40pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Buffalo?

    A bus trip from Chicago to Buffalo generates an estimated 18.243850000000002 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Chicago to Buffalo?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5817 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Buffalo?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Buffalo?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Buffalo?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06-16
TRY 4,141
06-17
TRY 4,998
Today
TRY 7,712
06-19
TRY 4,760
06-20
TRY 4,332
06-21
TRY 5,617
06-22
TRY 3,951
06-23
TRY 3,118
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on Jun 23, 2026 with a price of TRY 3,118

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 TRY 3,118 to TRY 9,234 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 TRY 3,118 which is on 2026-06-23.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Buffalo, NY?

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