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Chicago to Buffalo Flights

Airports in Chicago

The city of Chicago is primarily served by two international airports. Travelers looking for low-fare flights from Chicago can use Orbitz.com to find flights from both O'Hare and Midway. O'Hare International Airport is located approximately 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Midway International Airport is located on the city's southwest side, approximately eight miles from Chicago's Loop. O'Hare serves as a hub for American Airlines and United Airlines, and Midway is a hub for Southwest Airlines.

Chicago Airport Parking

Daily, hourly, and valet parking are available at O'Hare. Rates vary from $2.00 to $10.00 per hour. An economy parking lot is also available at a rate of $2.00 per hour. Similar parking options and rates apply at Midway.

Chicago Airport Transportation

There are numerous transportation options for getting to and from both O'Hare and Midway. O'Hare can be accessed via regional trains, buses, and local mass transit lines. The CTA Blue Line offers a fast and convenient transportation option to and from this airport. Midway is served by the CTA Orange Line. Car rental services are available at both airports, and travelers can quickly book car rental services at either airport using Orbitz.com.

Chicago Airport Restaurants

Both O'Hare and Midway offer a variety of restaurant options for travelers. Restaurants located in both airports include Starbuck's Coffee, Chicago Style Hot Dogs, McDonald's, Auntie Anne's, Chili's, Cinnabon, and Dunkin Donuts, making it easy for visitors to grab a quick breakfast, snack, or meal. By using Orbitz.com, travelers can quickly and easily find low-fare flights from Chicago.

Cheap Flights to Buffalo

Travelers make their way to Buffalo, NY, for a number of reasons. Whatever those reasons might be, Orbitz.com can help you find the best deals on cheap flights to Buffalo. Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BNIA) is the major airport in this area and is located at 4200 Genesee Street in Cheektowaga, NY, which is approximately 10 miles from downtown. There are 110 daily flights that pass through BNIA. Orbitz.com allows you to look at the airfares of multiple flights at once to help make your travel plans a breeze.

Transportation From BNIA

Travelers have a variety of transportation options to get from the airport. Orbitz.com can assist you with booking a shuttle bus or rental car to take you to your destination after landing. The airport is serviced by rental car companies, such as Alamo, Hertz, Dollar, National and others. Taxis, limousines or public transportation are also available from the airport.

Buffalo Weather Information

Buffalo is known for its cold and snowy winters and warm and sunny summers. Temperatures are typically mild during the spring and fall months.

Buffalo's Major Attractions

The city has several popular major attractions, with Niagara Falls being the favorite. Buffalo also has a number of galleries, parks, landmarks and other attractions. Let Orbitz.com help you locate cheap flights to Buffalo.

Cheap flights from Chicago to Buffalo

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June

Cheapest weekend flights in June from Chicago to Buffalo

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Fri, Jun 14 Chicago (ORD) Buffalo (BUF) United Airlines $218
Return Sun, Jun 16 Buffalo (BUF) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in June from Chicago to Buffalo

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Wed, Jun 19 Chicago (ORD) Buffalo (BUF) American Airlines $210
Return Mon, Jul 1 Buffalo (BUF) Chicago (ORD) American Airlines

Best one-week trip in June from Chicago to Buffalo

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Jun 18 Chicago (ORD) Buffalo (BUF) American Airlines $218
Return Tue, Jun 25 Buffalo (BUF) Chicago (ORD) American Airlines
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July

Cheapest weekend flights in July from Chicago to Buffalo

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Fri, Jul 12 Chicago (ORD) Buffalo (BUF) United Airlines $234
Return Mon, Jul 15 Buffalo (BUF) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in July from Chicago to Buffalo

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Jul 23 Chicago (ORD) Buffalo (BUF) American Airlines $218
Return Tue, Jul 30 Buffalo (BUF) Chicago (ORD) American Airlines

Best one-week trip in July from Chicago to Buffalo

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Jul 23 Chicago (ORD) Buffalo (BUF) American Airlines $218
Return Tue, Jul 30 Buffalo (BUF) Chicago (ORD) American Airlines
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August

Cheapest weekend flights in August from Chicago to Buffalo

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Aug 22 Chicago (ORD) Buffalo (BUF) United Airlines $222
Return Sun, Aug 25 Buffalo (BUF) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in August from Chicago to Buffalo

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Aug 22 Chicago (ORD) Buffalo (BUF) United Airlines $222
Return Sun, Aug 25 Buffalo (BUF) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines

Best one-week trip in August from Chicago to Buffalo

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Wed, Aug 14 Chicago (ORD) Buffalo (BUF) United Airlines $222
Return Wed, Aug 21 Buffalo (BUF) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines
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Airports in Chicago IL, US
map of airports in Chicago
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    Midway Airport (MDW)

    Distance from City Center: 9.5 miles

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    O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    Distance from City Center: 15.1 miles

    Terminals and carriers for flights from ORD to BUF

    Terminal Carriers
    Terminal 1 US Airways, United Airlines
    Terminal 2 US Airways, United Airlines
    Terminal 3 American Airlines
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Airports in Buffalo NY, US
map of airports in Buffalo
  • 1

    Buffalo Niagara Int'l (BUF)

    Distance from City Center: 8.4 miles

    Carriers for flights from CHI to BUF

    Carriers
    American Airlines, US Airways, United Airlines
  • 2

    Niagara Falls International (IAG)

    Distance from City Center: 15.6 miles

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Aircraft Options

Aircraft options between Chicago and Buffalo

Equipment Carrier
Boeing 737-700 Passenger United Airlines
Embraer 170 US Airways, United Airlines
Boeing 737-900 Passenger United Airlines, US Airways
Boeing 737-800 Passenger United Airlines
Airbus Industrie A319 United Airlines, US Airways
Embraer RJ135/RJ140/RJ145 US Airways, United Airlines
Canadair Regional Jet 700 US Airways, United Airlines
Canadair Regional Jet United Airlines, US Airways
Airbus Industrie A320 United Airlines, US Airways
Embraer RJ145 American Airlines
Embraer RJ140 American Airlines
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Flight facts

    • 13 direct flights are operating from Chicago to Buffalo today.
    • Today's average time for a direct flight is 1h 28m.
    • American Airlines flight 4372 (3:30 AM GMT, Embraer RJ145) is today's earliest available flight from Chicago to Buffalo.
    • United Airlines flight 246 (2:26 PM GMT, Airbus Industrie A320) is today's latest available flight from Chicago to Buffalo.
    • Today's shortest direct flight from Chicago to Buffalo (American Airlines flight 4054, Embraer RJ145) takes 1h 25m.
    • Today's longest direct flight from Chicago to Buffalo (United Airlines flight 246, Airbus Industrie A320) takes 1h 31m.
    • Flights from Midway Airport (MDW), O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara Int'l (BUF), Niagara Falls International (IAG) are available for this route.

Cheap airline tickets from Chicago to Buffalo

Airline Departure Arrival Travel dates Round-trip
airline logo American Airlines CHI BUF Tue, Jul 23 - Tue, Jul 30 $218
airline logo United Airlines CHI BUF Fri, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 9 $222
Delta Airlines Delta Air Lines CHI BUF Tue, Jul 23 - Tue, Jul 30 $240
airline logo US Airways CHI BUF Fri, Nov 22 - Mon, Nov 25 $262
airline logo Air Canada CHI BUF Fri, Jul 19 - Mon, Jul 22 $281
airline logo AirTran Airways CHI BUF Fri, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 26 $338
airline logo JetBlue Airways CHI BUF Sat, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 26 $395
airline logo WestJet CHI BUF Fri, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 26 $527

Daily flight schedule for Sun, May 19, 2013

Carrier Flight # Departing Arriving Aircraft Flight time
Airport Time Airport Time
American Airlines AA4372 ORD 8:30 AM BUF 11:00 AM ER4 1hr 30min
American Airlines AA4266 ORD 10:30 AM BUF 12:55 PM ER4 1hr 25min
United Airlines UA5840 ORD 12:01 PM BUF 2:28 PM ERJ 1hr 27min
US Airways US7232 ORD 12:01 PM BUF 2:28 PM ERJ 1hr 27min
American Airlines AA4054 ORD 12:45 PM BUF 3:10 PM ER4 1hr 25min
United Airlines UA5852 ORD 12:55 PM BUF 3:22 PM ERJ 1hr 27min
US Airways US7544 ORD 12:55 PM BUF 3:22 PM ERJ 1hr 27min
United Airlines UA5849 ORD 5:05 PM BUF 7:32 PM ERJ 1hr 27min
US Airways US7805 ORD 5:05 PM BUF 7:32 PM ERJ 1hr 27min
American Airlines AA4144 ORD 5:05 PM BUF 7:35 PM ER4 1hr 30min
United Airlines UA1277 ORD 6:26 PM BUF 8:58 PM 739 1hr 32min
United Airlines UA3471 ORD 9:15 PM BUF 11:45 PM E70 1hr 30min
US Airways US6998 ORD 9:15 PM BUF 11:45 PM E70 1hr 30min
American Airlines AA4232 ORD 9:30 PM BUF 11:55 PM ER4 1hr 25min