Bus Tickets from Chicago to Buffalo, NY

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Next departures for Chicago to Buffalo on September 26
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Niagara Frontier Transportation AuthorityCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Niagara Frontier Transportation AuthorityFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Buffalo.

Bus
Average Price$53 - $106Average Duration17h 20m
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 train from Chicago to Buffalo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Buffalo. The journey takes about 10 hours 23 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
10h 23mAverage Duration
$56Cheapest ticket
67kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Buffalo, NY: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$66
Average bus trip duration17h 20m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure5:45am
Distance452 miles (729 km)
Latest bus departure11:15pm

Chicago to Buffalo Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Buffalo from Chicago, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09/23
$64
09/24
$64
Today
$68
09/26
$70
09/27
$61
09/28
$70
09/29
$50
09/30
$50
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on Sep 29, 2025 with a price of $50

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 $50 to $70 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 $50 which is on 2025-09-29.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Chicago to Buffalo but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Buffalo, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Buffalo.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Buffalo, NY to Chicago

You can also go to Buffalo, NY by train

Train from Chicago to Buffalo, NY

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