How much does a bus ticket from Buffalo to Chicago cost?

The bus ticket price from Buffalo to Chicago starts at R 974. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Buffalo to Chicago is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Buffalo to Chicago?

The average travel time between Buffalo and Chicago is around 15h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 13h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 731 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Buffalo and Chicago?

The number of buses from Buffalo to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Buffalo to Chicago by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Buffalo to Chicago?

When taking the bus from Buffalo to Chicago, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Buffalo to Chicago?

Buses travelling between Buffalo and Chicago leave from Buffalo Airport or Transportation Center and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Polk St & Canal St.

Bus Buffalo to Chicago from R 1 015 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Buffalo to Chicago on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	13h 10m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1d	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Bus	07:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h 30m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Chicago on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	13h 10m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1d	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Bus	07:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h 30m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Chicago on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	13h 10m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1d	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Bus	07:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h 30m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Chicago on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h 30m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Bus	07:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	13h 10m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Bus	07:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1d	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:33 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Buffalo to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 10 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just R 963, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

10h 33mAverage duration

741 kmDistance

67kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 974 - R 2 348	Average duration15h 30m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 963 - R 3 445	Average duration10h 33m	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 13 reviews, Greyhound was rated 2.4 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 974, with the trip lasting on average 896.

Greyhound Buffalo Chicago recent customer reviews

Very unhappy with our travel from Buffalo to Chicago. The bus from buffalo to cleavelent was an hour late which was not the the biggest drama however the problem was that the greyhound bus station in both buffalo and cleavelend was very miserable, cold, dirty and smelly and most of all looking very unsafe. The whole experience really made us not want to travel with a bus anymore in our life.

Pamela D.

18 September 2018

Before was good but yesterday i was shocked because i could not move back of my seat .most of the seat greyhound should fixed

Mostafa S.

29 March 2018

I am dissatisfied with the services of Greyhound. Unsystematic and slow work.

Preeti N.

16 June 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511 293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Buffalo and Chicago?

Stops in Buffalo

A - Buffalo Airport

B - Transportation Center

C - Exchange Street Station

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

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

How much does a bus ticket from Buffalo to Chicago cost?
The bus ticket price from Buffalo to Chicago starts at R 974. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Buffalo to Chicago is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Buffalo to Chicago?
The average travel time between Buffalo and Chicago is around 15h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 13h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 731 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Buffalo and Chicago?
The number of buses from Buffalo to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Buffalo to Chicago by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Buffalo to Chicago?
When taking the bus from Buffalo to Chicago, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Buffalo to Chicago?
Buses travelling between Buffalo and Chicago leave from Buffalo Airport or Transportation Center and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Polk St & Canal St.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

R 1 697

12/11

R 1 697

Today

R 2 170

14/11

R 2 240

15/11

R 1 295

16/11

R 1 409

17/11

R 1 216

18/11

R 1 199

The cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Chicago was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 199

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 199 to R 2 345 for a bus ticket from Buffalo, NY to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 199, which is on 2025-11-18.