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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: June 20 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: June 21 atDestination city: BuffaloDestination location: Depew StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - Departure time: June 20 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: June 21 atDestination city: BuffaloDestination location: Depew StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to BuffaloAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Buffalo. The journey takes about 16 hours and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Buffalo: Trip Overview
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Based on 5212 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $88.00
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Staff were very helpful in most cases and gave me all the information I needed
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Chicago to Buffalo Train
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Buffalo was searched and found on Jun 16, 2025 with a price of $129To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Buffalo, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $129 to $1,442 for a train ticket from Chicago to Buffalo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $129 which is on 2025-06-20.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Chicago and Buffalo is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Buffalo.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Buffalo, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
By choosing the train between Chicago and Buffalo, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Buffalo.
Did you know?
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
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