Bus Chicago to Buffalo, NY: Compare prices and save money

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.

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tomorrow

$58

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Monday

$60

Tuesday

$56

Wednesday

$60

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 0m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:00 AM	Buffalo, NY	Central Bus Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Buffalo, NY (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Greyhound US	20h 45m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	8:00 AM	Buffalo, NY	Central Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 10:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Buffalo, NY (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 45m
FlixBus	20h 30m	7:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	4:45 PM	Buffalo, NY	Central Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 7:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Buffalo, NY (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
FlixBus	20h 5m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	4:45 PM	Buffalo, NY	Central Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 7:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Buffalo, NY (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
FlixBus	13h 55m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:00 AM	Buffalo, NY	Central Bus Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 5:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Buffalo, NY (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 0m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:00 AM	Buffalo, NY	Central Bus Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Buffalo, NY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
FlixBus	20h 30m	7:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	4:45 PM	Buffalo, NY	Central Bus Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Buffalo, NY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
FlixBus	20h 5m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	4:45 PM	Buffalo, NY	Central Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Buffalo, NY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
FlixBus	13h 55m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:00 AM	Buffalo, NY	Central Bus Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 5:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Buffalo, NY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
Greyhound US	20h 45m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	8:00 AM	Buffalo, NY	Central Bus Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 10:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Buffalo, NY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 0m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:00 AM	Buffalo, NY	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Buffalo, NY (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
FlixBus	20h 30m	7:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	4:45 PM	Buffalo, NY	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Buffalo, NY (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
Greyhound US	20h 45m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	8:00 AM	Buffalo, NY	Central Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 10:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Buffalo, NY (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 45m
FlixBus	20h 5m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	4:45 PM	Buffalo, NY	Central Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Buffalo, NY (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
FlixBus	13h 55m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:00 AM	Buffalo, NY	Central Bus Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Buffalo, NY (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 0m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:00 AM	Buffalo, NY	Central Bus Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Buffalo, NY (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
FlixBus	20h 30m	7:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	4:45 PM	Buffalo, NY	Central Bus Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 7:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Buffalo, NY (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
Greyhound US	20h 45m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	8:00 AM	Buffalo, NY	Central Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 10:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Buffalo, NY (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 45m

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. Wednesday 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 15 buses from Chicago to Buffalo, NY, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Buffalo, NY, with 4 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/11/2026 costs just $50, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Buffalo, NY

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 6 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	7:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	452.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Buffalo, NY

Every day, 6 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 07/24/2026 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

$58

Sunday 07/26

$73

Monday 07/27

$60

Tuesday 07/28

$59

Wednesday 07/29

$60

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$60

Sunday 08/02

$61

Monday 08/03

$58

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$53

Friday 08/07

$65

Saturday 08/08

$58

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$63

Tuesday 08/11

$50

Wednesday 08/12

$60

Thursday 08/13

$65

Friday 08/14

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. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $60.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Buffalo, NY, with $56. Afternoon 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.

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Central Bus Station

Ellicott Street 181

MTC / Downtown Terminal

Ellicott Street 181

Maple Road Gulf

Maple Rd 4641

Asia Food Market

Niagara Falls Blvd 2055

Cleveland Hall

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 21h 30m 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 $98. 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 6 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 $58. 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 7:15 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.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Chicago and to Buffalo, NY

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Buffalo, NY. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!