IL → NY · about 457 miles
Chicago to Buffalo train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Chicago to Buffalo. The fastest takes 10 hours 23 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:30 PM and the last at 9:30 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 10h 23m
- First train
- 8:30 PM
- Last train
- 9:30 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Buffalo Depew Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 PM New | 8:53 AM +1 day | 11h 23m | Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:30 PM | 8:53 AM +1 day | 10h 23m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Buffalo The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Buffalo
Return trip: Buffalo to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Buffalo?
The fastest direct train takes 10 hours 23 minutes; the typical trip is 10 hours 23 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Buffalo?
The earliest departure is at 8:30 PM (Sun) and the last at 9:30 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Buffalo?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Buffalo leave from Chicago Union Station.