Cheap flights from BUF to MDW (Buffalo Niagara Intl. to Midway Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from BUF to MDW starting at $70 One Way, $140 Round Trip

Prices starting at $140 for return flights and $70 for one-way flights to Midway Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 13
BUF
Buffalo
MDW
Chicago
$140 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$140
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 12 from Buffalo to Chicago, returning Wed, May 13, priced at $140 found 1 day ago
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
BUF
Buffalo
MDW
Chicago
$164 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$164
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Buffalo to Chicago, returning Mon, May 11, priced at $164 found 1 day ago
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
BUF
Buffalo
MDW
Chicago
$171 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$171
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, May 28 from Buffalo to Chicago, returning Mon, Jun 1, priced at $171 found 21 hours ago
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
BUF
Buffalo
MDW
Chicago
$175 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$175
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Buffalo to Chicago, returning Wed, May 6, priced at $175 found 3 days ago
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
BUF
Buffalo
MDW
Chicago
$178 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$178
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, May 28 from Buffalo to Chicago, returning Mon, Jun 1, priced at $178 found 21 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Midway Intl.

Airport Hotels near Midway Intl.

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG

3 out of 5
506 West Harrison Street Chicago IL
$128 nightly
The price is $151 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$151 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Breakfast was average. Breakfast is only included for two guest.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG
Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

3.5 out of 5
25 South Halsted Street Chicago IL
$135 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$158 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,093 reviews)
No coffee in coffee pot no breakfast

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop

3 out of 5
55 E 11th Street Chicago IL
$118 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$139 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,947 reviews)
Best view ever

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Chicago

Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
520 South Michigan Avenue Chicago IL
$116 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$137 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (10,128 reviews)
Didn't use bar or car park.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Congress Plaza Hotel
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

3.5 out of 5
198 E Delaware Pl Chicago IL
$119 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$140 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy a fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,137 reviews)
Great location. Clean room. Friendly staff. Pool was kinda chilly. But that’s the only little criticism

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

4 out of 5
600 N State St Chicago IL
$139 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$163 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,852 reviews)
The rooms are spacious. While the pool is rather small my kids loved it, and we went every evening. The breakfast was good, and offered a large variety of choices. With the nearby access to the redline I would recommend this hotel for anyone visiting downtown Chicago.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Chicago Hotels With Airport Transportation

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

2 out of 5
2881 Touhy Ave Elk Grove Village IL
$55 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$62 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Elk Grove Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,926 reviews)
Close to the airport and pet friendly. Walls were very thin. But endless hot water. Generally clean space.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Chicago O'Hare South, IL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Chicago O'Hare South, IL

3 out of 5
777 E Grand Avenue Bensenville IL
$96 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$107 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Bensenville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,363 reviews)
Rooms were filthy. Bedding had stains on it and this is definitely not what the pictures look like online. I brought my son here for his Golden Birthday and was supposed to be nice. Will definitely not be going back.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Chicago O'Hare South, IL
Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport

Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport

3 out of 5
4200 North River Road Schiller Park IL
$78 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$90 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Schiller Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,953 reviews)
Amazing service

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Chicago Hotels

Freehand Chicago

Freehand Chicago

4 out of 5
19 East Ohio Street Chicago IL
$91 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$106 total
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,877 reviews)
Staff was very helpful and in a good area in the center of everything.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Freehand Chicago
Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

2 out of 5
65 E Harrison St Chicago IL
$118 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$139 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,565 reviews)
The location is great and the staff were friendly. There was no artwork on 3 of the walls, so the space felt boring. I was surprised that there was not a refrigerator nor microwave in the room. Nearly every place I have stayed included a refrigerator. Some improvements in the room appeared hastily ...

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago
Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

2 out of 5
2881 Touhy Ave Elk Grove Village IL
$55 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$62 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Elk Grove Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,926 reviews)
Close to the airport and pet friendly. Walls were very thin. But endless hot water. Generally clean space.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Chicago

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

4 out of 5
511 North Columbus Drive Chicago IL
$148 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$174 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,813 reviews)
The beds were t

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
17 E Monroe St Chicago IL
$184 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from May 8 to May 9
$214 total
May 8 - May 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chicago. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,390 reviews)
The hotel is beautiful. The room was clean and furnishings newer. There are a lot of rooms so you could be placed far away from the elevator. For us that was not an issue but I could see it being so for others.

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

4 out of 5
600 N State St Chicago IL
$139 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$163 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,852 reviews)
The rooms are spacious. While the pool is rather small my kids loved it, and we went every evening. The breakfast was good, and offered a large variety of choices. With the nearby access to the redline I would recommend this hotel for anyone visiting downtown Chicago.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

BUF to MDW Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
BUF Address & GPS
Address:
Genesee Street
Buffalo NY, 14225
United States
IATA Code:
BUF
Longitude:
-78.731804
Latitude:
42.933828
Time Zone:
America/New_York
MDW Address & GPS
Address:
5700 South Cicero
Chicago IL, 60638
United States
IATA Code:
MDW
Longitude:
-87.740871
Latitude:
41.788136
Time Zone:
America/Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) to Midway Airport?
Whether you're jetting off on an epic worldwide adventure or traveling for business-related purposes, a nonstop flight is the way to go. With Southwest Airlines you can fly from Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) to Midway Airport in one easy journey.
What is the shortest flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Airport?
From Buffalo, the distinctive sights and sounds of Chicago are around 5 hours and 29 minutes away. Be sure to book your favorite seat, or maybe even one with a little more legroom, and travel to your destination in comfort.
How many hours flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW)?
Make yourself nice and comfortable, because a typical plane trip from Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) to Chicago Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes. Watch a few movies, get stuck into that book ... You'll have ample time to rest and unwind.
What airlines have the most flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Airport?
Southwest Airlines is your ticket to an unforgettable vacation. This respected airline offers 56 flights every month between BUF and Midway Airport.

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