Distance from Chicago to Buffalo
The shortest distance (air line) between Chicago and Buffalo is 456.88 mi (735.28 km).
The shortest route between Chicago and Buffalo is 536.40 mi (863.25 km) according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. 10 h 16 m.
How far is Chicago from Buffalo
Chicago is located in Illinois, United States within 41° 50' 15" N -88° 18' 48.24" W (41.8375, -87.6866) coordinates. The local time in Chicago is 15:31 (27.02.2025)
Buffalo is located in New York, United States within 42° 54' 6.48" N -79° 9' 4.68" W (42.9018, -78.8487) coordinates. The local time in Buffalo is 16:31 (27.02.2025)
The calculated flying distance from Buffalo to Buffalo is 456.88 miles which is equal to 735.28 km.
If you want to go by car, the driving driving distance between Chicago and Buffalo is 536.40 miles (863.25 km). If you ride your car with an average speed of 112 km/h (70 miles/h), travel time will be 7 hours 42 minutes. Please check the avg. speed travel time on the right for various options.
Estimated Travel Time Between Chicago and Buffalo
Average speed | Travel Time |
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30 mph (48 km/h) | 17 hours 53 minutes |
40 mph (64 km/h) | 13 hours 25 minutes |
50 mph (80 km/h) | 10 hours 44 minutes |
60 mph (67 km/h) | 8 hours 56 minutes |
70 mph (112 km/h) | 7 hours 40 minutes |
75 mph (120 km/h) | 7 hours 9 minutes |
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Buffalo, New York, United States