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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) |
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$218 |
| Return Sun, Jun 16 | Buffalo (BUF) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in June from Chicago to Buffalo
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Jun 19 | Chicago (ORD) | Buffalo (BUF) |
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$210 |
| Return Mon, Jul 1 | Buffalo (BUF) | Chicago (ORD) |
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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) |
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$218 |
| Return Tue, Jun 25 | Buffalo (BUF) | Chicago (ORD) |
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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) |
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$234 |
| Return Mon, Jul 15 | Buffalo (BUF) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in July from Chicago to Buffalo
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Jul 23 | Chicago (ORD) | Buffalo (BUF) |
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$218 |
| Return Tue, Jul 30 | Buffalo (BUF) | Chicago (ORD) |
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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) |
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$218 |
| Return Tue, Jul 30 | Buffalo (BUF) | Chicago (ORD) |
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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) |
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$222 |
| Return Sun, Aug 25 | Buffalo (BUF) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in August from Chicago to Buffalo
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Aug 22 | Chicago (ORD) | Buffalo (BUF) |
|
$222 |
| Return Sun, Aug 25 | Buffalo (BUF) | Chicago (ORD) |
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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) |
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$222 |
| Return Wed, Aug 21 | Buffalo (BUF) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Airports in Chicago IL, US
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1
Midway Airport (MDW)
Distance from City Center: 9.5 miles
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2
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
Airports in Buffalo NY, US
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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
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 |
Flight facts
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| CHI | BUF | Tue, Jul 23 - Tue, Jul 30 | $218 |
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| CHI | BUF | Fri, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 9 | $222 |
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| CHI | BUF | Tue, Jul 23 - Tue, Jul 30 | $240 |
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| CHI | BUF | Fri, Nov 22 - Mon, Nov 25 | $262 |
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| CHI | BUF | Fri, Jul 19 - Mon, Jul 22 | $281 |
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| CHI | BUF | Fri, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 26 | $338 |
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| CHI | BUF | Sat, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 26 | $395 |
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| 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 |