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Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Buffalo, NY

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Buffalo, NY from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today
$60
tomorrow
$73
Monday
$60
Tuesday
$59
Wednesday
$60
Thursday
$74
Friday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 13h 0m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:00 AM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 20h 30m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 4:45 PM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $62
Greyhound US 20h 45m 10:15 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 8:00 AM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $63
FlixBus 20h 5m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 4:45 PM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $70
FlixBus 13h 55m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:00 AM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $72

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 13h 0m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:00 AM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $73
FlixBus 20h 30m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 4:45 PM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $73
Greyhound US 20h 45m 10:15 AM Chicago Union Station 8:00 AM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $88
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Buffalo, NY via Erie, PA, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      20h 5m
      0
      7:40 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      11:50 AM
      Erie, PA
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $50
      • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 55m
      0
      2:50 PM
      Erie, PA
      Central Bus Station
      4:45 PM
      Buffalo, NY
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 6h 5m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 13h 0m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:00 AM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 20h 30m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 4:45 PM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 20h 5m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 4:45 PM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $65
FlixBus 13h 55m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:00 AM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $66
Greyhound US 20h 45m 10:15 AM Chicago Union Station 8:00 AM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $86

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 13h 0m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:00 AM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $59
FlixBus 13h 55m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:00 AM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $61
FlixBus 21h 15m 6:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 4:45 PM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $62
Greyhound US 20h 45m 10:15 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 8:00 AM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $69

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 13h 0m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:00 AM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 20h 30m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 4:45 PM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $60
Greyhound US 20h 45m 10:15 AM Chicago Union Station 8:00 AM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $98

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 13h 55m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:00 AM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $74
Greyhound US 13h 0m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:00 AM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $76
FlixBus 20h 5m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 4:45 PM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $82
FlixBus 20h 30m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 4:45 PM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $86
Greyhound US 20h 45m 10:15 AM Chicago Union Station 8:00 AM Buffalo, NY Central Bus Station  Economy $121
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Buffalo, NY via Erie, PA, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      20h 5m
      0
      7:40 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      11:50 AM
      Erie, PA
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $49
      • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 55m
      0
      2:50 PM
      Erie, PA
      Central Bus Station
      4:45 PM
      Buffalo, NY
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 6h 5m longer, but you will save $9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Buffalo, NY is $50 on 8/11/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Buffalo, NY

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Buffalo, NY are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Chicago to Buffalo, NY. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Chicago and Buffalo, NY.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 26 buses from Chicago to Buffalo, NY, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Buffalo, NY, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Buffalo, NY

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 7 times every day by bus from Chicago to Buffalo, NY in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Buffalo, NY starting from $50!

Cheapest Bus $50
Fastest Bus 14h 0m
Earliest Bus 10:15 AM
Latest Bus 7:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 7 Ø
Distance 452.7 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Buffalo, NY

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Buffalo, NY: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
Friday 07/24
Saturday 07/25
$60
Sunday 07/26
$73
Monday 07/27
$60
Tuesday 07/28
$59
Wednesday 07/29
$60
Thursday 07/30
$74
Friday 07/31
Saturday 08/01
$60
Sunday 08/02
$61
Monday 08/03
$58
Tuesday 08/04
$59
Wednesday 08/05
$56
Thursday 08/06
$59
Friday 08/07
$65
Saturday 08/08
$58
Sunday 08/09
Monday 08/10
$63
Tuesday 08/11
$50
Wednesday 08/12
$51
Thursday 08/13
$57
Friday 08/14
$71
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Buffalo, NY

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Buffalo, NY, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $50, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Buffalo, NY. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $59.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Buffalo, NY, with $59. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $63.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Buffalo, NY

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Buffalo, NY in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Buffalo, NY, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Buffalo, NY are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Buffalo, NY

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Buffalo, NY.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Buffalo, NY

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Buffalo, NY? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Buffalo, NY? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Buffalo, NY bus

How much does a Chicago Buffalo, NY bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $50 and takes 14h 0m to reach Buffalo, NY. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Buffalo, NY?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $50 and $125. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Buffalo, NY.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Buffalo, NY each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Buffalo, NY bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Buffalo, NY take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Buffalo, NY is offered by Greyhound US and takes 14h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $91. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Buffalo, NY?

The earliest bus arriving in Buffalo, NY from Chicago starts at 10:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Buffalo, NY?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Buffalo, NY starts at 7:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Buffalo, NY route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Buffalo, NY, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Buffalo, NY?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Buffalo, NY by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Buffalo, NY bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Buffalo, NY bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Buffalo, NY bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Buffalo, NY on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to Buffalo, NY?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between Chicago and Buffalo, NY. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Chicago to Buffalo, NY?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Chicago and Buffalo, NY change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Buffalo, NY

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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