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

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Cheap Flights from BUF to MDW starting at $80 One Way, $160 Round Trip

Prices starting at $160 for return flights and $80 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.

Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 22
BUF
Buffalo
MDW
Chicago
$160 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$160
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from Buffalo to Chicago, returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at $160 found 2 days ago
Thu, Apr 23 - Tue, Apr 28
BUF
Buffalo
MDW
Chicago
$161 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$161
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 23 from Buffalo to Chicago, returning Tue, Apr 28, priced at $161 found 1 day ago
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 28
BUF
Buffalo
MDW
Chicago
$170 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$170
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 7 from Buffalo to Chicago, returning Tue, Apr 28, priced at $170 found 3 days ago
Fri, Apr 17 - Tue, Apr 28
BUF
Buffalo
MDW
Chicago
$174 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$174
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Apr 17 from Buffalo to Chicago, returning Tue, Apr 28, priced at $174 found 5 days ago
Sat, Apr 11 - Tue, Apr 28
BUF
Buffalo
MDW
Chicago
$175 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$175
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 11 from Buffalo to Chicago, returning Tue, Apr 28, priced at $175 found 3 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Midway Intl.

Airport Hotels near Midway Intl.

Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
520 South Michigan Avenue Chicago IL
$93 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
$109 total
Feb 26 - Feb 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! (9,933 reviews)
No heat in my room

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Congress Plaza Hotel
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
$127 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$149 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (1,993 reviews)
The staff were very friendly! Miguel who checked me in followed up to check if I needed anything. The room was clean and my stay was great!

Reviewed on Feb 24, 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
$96 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$112 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (1,877 reviews)
The room smelled like weed and the hot tub was not working and that’s the only reason we booked it. So disappointing.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 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
$93 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
$109 total
Feb 26 - Feb 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! (9,933 reviews)
No heat in my room

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Congress Plaza Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

4 out of 5
150 East Ontario Street Chicago IL
$131 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
$154 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Michigan Avenue and Chicago ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,406 reviews)
St Add very friendly, clean and great breakfast

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
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
$103 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
$120 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
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! (5,684 reviews)
Outstanding

Reviewed on Feb 25, 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
$42 nightly
The price is $48 total per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$48 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
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! (1,847 reviews)
My stay was relaxing. The staff was helpful and welcoming. I'm glad I stayed here. The rooms were clean and quiet. I checked in with Tiffany. She was very kind and made me feel valued as a guest. Thank You!!

Reviewed on Feb 22, 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
$91 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
$101 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
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! (1,285 reviews)
great

Reviewed on Feb 24, 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
$69 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
$79 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
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! (2,921 reviews)
The room was clean and the breakfast was hot and okay but the hotel overall disappointed me. I was expecting much better based on the reviews. There were some people that seemed intoxicated and there was smell of marijuana in the elevator and the rooms were a bit outdated. I should have stayed in ...

Reviewed on Feb 24, 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
$82 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$96 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
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! (2,778 reviews)
No better place to stay in Downtown Chicago for the money, comfort and easy walking district for shopping or dinning or nightlife. Casino across the street for added fun if that’s your thing! Book it and you will be happy!

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Freehand Chicago
Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

2 out of 5
65 E Harrison St Chicago IL
$79 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
$93 total
Feb 26 - Feb 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! (2,519 reviews)
Was a great stay

Reviewed on Feb 24, 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
$42 nightly
The price is $48 total per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$48 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
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! (1,847 reviews)
My stay was relaxing. The staff was helpful and welcoming. I'm glad I stayed here. The rooms were clean and quiet. I checked in with Tiffany. She was very kind and made me feel valued as a guest. Thank You!!

Reviewed on Feb 22, 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
$124 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
$146 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
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! (2,833 reviews)
The hotel was very clean and accommodating. The complementary breakfast was very good.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 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
$176 nightly
The price is $202 total per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
$202 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
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! (2,317 reviews)
Beautiful hotel with exceptional service.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 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
$103 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
$120 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
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! (5,684 reviews)
Outstanding

Reviewed on Feb 25, 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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