Trains tickets from Chicago to Buffalo, NY

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TomorrowJul 28
from $163
TueJul 29
from $135
WedJul 30
from $115
ThuJul 31
from $135
FriAug 1
from $197
SatAug 2
from $163
SunAug 3
from $135
MonAug 4

Trains leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Buffalo
    Destination location: Depew Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Buffalo
    Destination location: Depew Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Buffalo.

Bus
Average Price$48 - $141Average Duration16h
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$56 - $197Average Duration10h 23m
67kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Buffalo

Among 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 $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
16hAverage Duration
$48Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Train Chicago to Buffalo, NY: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$115
Average train trip duration10h 23m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:30pm
Distance460 miles (741 km)

Chicago to Buffalo Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/25
$156
07/26
$1,099
Today
$189
07/28
$156
07/29
$129
07/30
$109
07/31
$129
08/01
$189
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on Jul 30, 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 Chicago to Buffalo, NY, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $109 to $1,442 for a train ticket from Chicago to Buffalo, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $109 which is on 2025-07-30.

About Train Travel

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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Train from Buffalo, NY to Chicago

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