Train tickets from Buffalo, NY to Chicago

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Next departures for Buffalo to Chicago on November 5
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Amtrak
    Depew Station
    Chicago (Union Station), ILCheapestFastest
    Amtrak
      Depew Station
      Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags

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      We recommend taking the train

      Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 10 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      1train per day
      10h 33mAverage Duration
      460 milesDistance
      67kgCO₂ emissions
      Average Price$56 - $135Average Duration15h 30m
      18kg CO₂e
      Average Price$56 - $197Average Duration10h 33m
      67kg CO₂e

      Train Buffalo, NY to Chicago: Trip Overview

      Please note, this information is subject to change.

      Average ticket price$115
      Average train trip duration10h 33m
      Number of daily trains1
      Earliest train departure12:39am
      Distance460 miles (741 km)

      Buffalo to Chicago Train

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

      Best price found
      11/02
      $109
      11/03
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      Today
      $189
      11/05
      $189
      11/06
      $189
      11/07
      $189
      11/08
      $109
      11/09
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      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 2, 2025 with a price of $109

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

      You can expect to pay from $109 to $1,442 for a train ticket from Buffalo, NY to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $109 which is on 2025-11-08.

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      Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Chicago you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

      The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Buffalo and Chicago compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

      Make a music playlist for your train ride from Buffalo to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

      Did you know?

      Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

      The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

      You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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