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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
Prices are for round-trip flights per adult (taxes and fees included)
Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 48 hours. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.
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Leaving Mon, Jul 1, returning:
- Wed, Jul 3
- $278
- Mon, Jul 8
- $288
Leaving Tue, Jul 2, returning:
- Wed, Jul 3
- $268
- Thu, Jul 4
- $278
- Fri, Jul 5
- $278
- Sat, Jul 6
- $278
- Sun, Jul 7
- $300
- Tue, Jul 9
- $268
Leaving Wed, Jul 3, returning:
- Sat, Jul 6
- $278
- Sun, Jul 7
- $312
- Mon, Jul 8
- $278
- Wed, Jul 10
- $268
Leaving Thu, Jul 4, returning:
- Fri, Jul 5
- $288
- Sat, Jul 6
- $288
- Sun, Jul 7
- $370
- Mon, Jul 8
- $288
- Tue, Jul 9
- $278
- Wed, Jul 24
- $278
Leaving Fri, Jul 5, returning:
- Sat, Jul 6
- $288
- Sun, Jul 7
- $370
- Mon, Jul 8
- $288
- Tue, Jul 9
- $278
Leaving Sat, Jul 6, returning:
- Sun, Jul 7
- $370
- Mon, Jul 8
- $288
- Tue, Jul 9
- $292
- Sat, Jul 13
- $288
Leaving Sun, Jul 7, returning:
- Tue, Jul 9
- $278
- Thu, Jul 11
- $288
- Sat, Jul 13
- $288
Leaving Mon, Jul 8, returning:
- Wed, Jul 10
- $650
- Thu, Jul 11
- $254
- Fri, Jul 12
- $288
- Sun, Jul 14
- $254
Leaving Tue, Jul 9, returning:
- Thu, Jul 11
- $278
- Fri, Jul 12
- $244
- Tue, Jul 16
- $234
- Sat, Aug 3
- $228
Leaving Wed, Jul 10, returning:
- Thu, Jul 11
- $646
Leaving Thu, Jul 11, returning:
- Sat, Jul 13
- $654
- Sun, Jul 14
- $262
- Mon, Jul 15
- $262
- Tue, Jul 16
- $252
- Sat, Aug 10
- $290
Leaving Fri, Jul 12, returning:
- Sun, Jul 14
- $254
- Mon, Jul 15
- $254
Leaving Sat, Jul 13, returning:
- Sun, Jul 14
- $254
- Tue, Jul 16
- $244
- Sat, Jul 20
- $254
Leaving Sun, Jul 14, returning:
- Tue, Jul 16
- $278
Leaving Mon, Jul 15, returning:
- Thu, Jul 18
- $254
- Fri, Jul 19
- $254
Leaving Tue, Jul 16, returning:
- Wed, Jul 17
- $268
- Fri, Jul 19
- $244
- Tue, Jul 23
- $218
Leaving Wed, Jul 17, returning:
- Sun, Jul 21
- $244
- Mon, Jul 22
- $244
- Wed, Jul 24
- $218
Leaving Thu, Jul 18, returning:
- Fri, Jul 19
- $307
- Sat, Jul 20
- $262
- Sun, Jul 21
- $290
Leaving Fri, Jul 19, returning:
- Sun, Jul 21
- $254
Leaving Sat, Jul 20, returning:
- Sun, Jul 21
- $254
- Mon, Jul 22
- $254
- Tue, Jul 23
- $244
Leaving Mon, Jul 22, returning:
- Tue, Jul 23
- $278
- Thu, Jul 25
- $254
Leaving Tue, Jul 23, returning:
- Thu, Jul 25
- $278
- Fri, Jul 26
- $228
- Sat, Jul 27
- $646
Leaving Wed, Jul 24, returning:
- Thu, Jul 25
- $278
- Sat, Jul 27
- $228
- Sun, Jul 28
- $244
Leaving Thu, Jul 25, returning:
- Fri, Jul 26
- $288
- Sat, Jul 27
- $238
- Sun, Jul 28
- $238
Leaving Fri, Jul 26, returning:
- Sat, Jul 27
- $254
- Sun, Jul 28
- $254
Leaving Sat, Jul 27, returning:
- Sun, Jul 28
- $254
- Sun, Aug 4
- $254
- Sat, Aug 10
- $254
Leaving Sun, Jul 28, returning:
- Wed, Jul 31
- $244
- Thu, Aug 1
- $262
- Fri, Aug 2
- $262
- Wed, Aug 7
- $244
- Sat, Aug 10
- $262
Leaving Mon, Jul 29, returning:
- Tue, Jul 30
- $278
- Wed, Jul 31
- $278
- Sat, Aug 3
- $254
Leaving Tue, Jul 30, returning:
- Sun, Aug 4
- $228
- Mon, Aug 5
- $349
July
Cheapest weekend flights in July from Chicago to Buffalo
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Jul 25 | Chicago (ORD) | Buffalo (BUF) |
American Airlines
|
$238 |
| Return Sat, Jul 27 | Buffalo (BUF) | Chicago (ORD) |
American Airlines |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in July from Chicago to Buffalo
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Jul 17 | Chicago (ORD) | Buffalo (BUF) |
American Airlines
|
$218 |
| Return Wed, Jul 24 | Buffalo (BUF) | Chicago (ORD) |
American Airlines |
Best one-week trip in July from Chicago to Buffalo
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Jul 17 | Chicago (ORD) | Buffalo (BUF) |
American Airlines
|
$218 |
| Return Wed, Jul 24 | Buffalo (BUF) | Chicago (ORD) |
American Airlines |
August
Cheapest weekend flights in August from Chicago to Buffalo
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Aug 31 | Chicago (ORD) | Buffalo (BUF) |
United Airlines
|
$215 |
| Return Mon, Sep 2 | Buffalo (BUF) | Chicago (ORD) |
United Airlines |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in August from Chicago to Buffalo
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Aug 31 | Chicago (ORD) | Buffalo (BUF) |
United Airlines
|
$196 |
| Return Wed, Sep 4 | 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
|
$234 |
| Return Wed, Aug 21 | Buffalo (BUF) | Chicago (ORD) |
United Airlines |
September
Cheapest weekend flights in September from Chicago to Buffalo
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Sep 26 | Chicago (ORD) | Buffalo (BUF) |
United Airlines
|
$234 |
| Return Mon, Sep 30 | Buffalo (BUF) | Chicago (ORD) |
United Airlines |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in September from Chicago to Buffalo
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Sep 20 | Chicago (ORD) | Buffalo (BUF) |
United Airlines
|
$215 |
| Return Sat, Sep 28 | Buffalo (BUF) | Chicago (ORD) |
United Airlines |
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, United Airlines |
| Embraer RJ140 | American Airlines |
Flight facts
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- 8 direct flights are operating from Chicago to Buffalo today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 1h 30m.
- US Airways flight 7913 (1:30 AM GMT, Canadair Regional Jet 700) is today's earliest available flight from Chicago to Buffalo.
- United Airlines flight 3741 (4:26 PM GMT, Canadair Regional Jet 700) is today's latest available flight from Chicago to Buffalo.
- Today's shortest direct flight from Chicago to Buffalo (American Airlines flight 2901, Embraer RJ145) takes 1h 25m.
- Today's longest direct flight from Chicago to Buffalo (United Airlines flight 5812, Embraer RJ135/RJ140/RJ145) takes 1h 36m.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
United Airlines
| CHI | BUF | Tue, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 31 | $196 |
|
American Airlines
| CHI | BUF | Tue, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 25 | $218 |
Delta Air Lines
| CHI | BUF | Sat, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 7 | $254 |
US Airways
| CHI | BUF | Thu, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 20 | $257 |
AirTran Airways
| CHI | BUF | Sun, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 15 | $316 |
Porter Airlines
| CHI | BUF | Sun, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 15 | $350 |
JetBlue Airways
| CHI | BUF | Wed, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 23 | $398 |
Air Canada
| CHI | BUF | Mon, Aug 5 - Thu, Aug 22 | $463 |
WestJet
| CHI | BUF | Sat, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 7 | $527 |
Daily flight schedule for Thu, Jun 20, 2013
| Carrier | Flight # | Departing | Arriving | Aircraft | Flight time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Time | Airport | Time | ||||
| US Airways | US7913 | ORD | 6:30 AM | BUF | 8:58 AM | CR7 | 1hr 28min |
| United Airlines | UA5812 | ORD | 8:40 AM | BUF | 11:16 AM | ERJ | 1hr 36min |
| US Airways | US7327 | ORD | 8:40 AM | BUF | 11:16 AM | ERJ | 1hr 36min |
| US Airways | US7439 | ORD | 3:45 PM | BUF | 6:14 PM | ERJ | 1hr 29min |
| United Airlines | UA1705 | ORD | 6:15 PM | BUF | 8:44 PM | 738 | 1hr 29min |
| American Airlines | AA2901 | ORD | 9:25 PM | BUF | 11:50 PM | ER4 | 1hr 25min |
| United Airlines | UA3741 | ORD | 9:26 PM | BUF | 11:58 PM | CR7 | 1hr 32min |
| US Airways | US7100 | ORD | 9:26 PM | BUF | 11:58 PM | CR7 | 1hr 32min |
