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Cheap bus tickets from Chicago, IL to Buffalo, NY

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Frequently asked questions

With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 42 destinations from Buffalo, including New York, Toronto, Rochester.
Yes, night trip options are available from Chicago to Buffalo. Check out the route's schedule and choose the best option to suit your plans!
You can book your FlixBus ticket starting at just $45.99. The easiest way to purchase your ticket is on this website or through the app. Book early to get the best price.
The fastest bus from Chicago to Buffalo takes 12 hours 45 minutes.
The bus journey from Chicago to Buffalo is 577 miles. FlixBus can get you there in 12 hours 45 minutes.
The cost of a bus ticket from Chicago to Buffalo starts at just $45.99.
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Find the cheapest buses from Chicago to Buffalo

Getting from Chicago to Buffalo is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus. The two cities are 577 miles apart and traveling between the two takes as fast as 12 hours 45 minutes.
FlixBus tickets are always good value, but you can save even more money by booking online in advance. Book on the website or our FlixBus App in minutes, then simply use your phone as your ticket to board the bus.
Bus tickets between Chicago and Buffalo cost $246.99 on average, but you can get tickets for as low as $45.99 if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and holidays.

For a quick, easy and environmentally-conscious choice, travel with FlixBus.
We have a large network of destinations, so you can trust us to take you from your desired departure city to your destination in comfort and style - all for great value.

Traveling from Chicago to Buffalo

It's easy to get from Chicago to Buffalo with FlixBus, with 7 direct buses per day.
It can take a minimum time of 12 hours 45 minutes.
Bus travel is the most environmentally friendly way to travel long distances and we're working to make it even greener with high environmental standards across our fleet of buses, the use of alternative drive and fuel technologies, and the option for all passengers to offset their carbon emissions at the point of buying a ticket.
The average cost of bus travel between Chicago and Buffalo is $246.99, which makes bus travel far cheaper than any other method.

Taking the bus from Chicago

Traveling from Chicago and not familiar with it? Here's everything you need to know.
Chicago is a transport hub with 3 bus station(s); the 102 connections departing from Chicago every day take travelers both within the state and further afield.

Arriving in Buffalo

Traveling to Buffalo for the first time? Here's what you need to know:
Buffalo is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network, with 42 connections arriving in one of the 2 bus station(s) of the city, giving you easy access to all corners of the country.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Chicago to Buffalo

Getting from Chicago to Buffalo aboard a FlixBus bus means traveling in comfort and style, with all the services you need to keep you occupied. Most of our buses include free Wi-Fi onboard, an entertainment system, toilets and power outlets.
You can bring one carry-on and one check-in piece of luggage per passenger, so even if you're taking a long trip, you don't need to worry about traveling light.
All ticket holders are guaranteed a seat on our buses but if you want to reserve a seat, you can do so at the time of booking. Choose from a classic seat, table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.
Just book online or on our FlixBus App when purchasing your ticket using any of our available payment methods.

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