Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Buffalo to Chicago?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buffalo and Chicago takes around 2.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Buffalo and Chicago?

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The flight distance between Buffalo and Chicago is 760 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Buffalo and Chicago?

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Several carriers operate flights between Buffalo and Chicago. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Buffalo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Buffalo and London, Orlando, New York, Boston, Toronto, Istanbul, Zürich, Las Vegas, Riga, Ahmedabad, Tel Aviv, Washington, D.C., Kabul, Cartagena, Denpasar, Barcelona, Islamabad, Minneapolis, Fort Lauderdale, San Francisco.

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What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and London, Mexico City, New York, Guadalajara, Edinburgh, Dallas, Manchester, Morelia, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Houston, León, Leeds, Orlando, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Tampa, Miami, Monterrey, Birmingham.

Question 6

What airports are near Buffalo?

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The main airport in Buffalo is Buffalo Niagara International. It is also served by Toronto Pearson International, Billy Bishop Toronto City, Buffalo Niagara International, Syracuse Hancock International, Greater Rochester International, John C. Munro Hamilton International, Region of Waterloo International, London International, Erie International, Niagara Falls International.

Question 7

What airports are near Chicago?

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The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Buffalo and Chicago?

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Currently, you can fly between Buffalo and Chicago with Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Allegiant Air, WestJet, Porter Airlines.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Buffalo and Chicago?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Buffalo and Chicago, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Buffalo and Chicago?

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Traveling between Buffalo and Chicago, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Buffalo?

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There are a number of airports in and around Buffalo. The main one is Buffalo Niagara International and other nearby airports include Toronto Pearson International, Billy Bishop Toronto City, Buffalo Niagara International, Syracuse Hancock International, Greater Rochester International, John C. Munro Hamilton International, Region of Waterloo International, London International, Erie International, Niagara Falls International

Question 12

How many airports are there near Chicago?

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There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Buffalo and Chicago depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Buffalo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Buffalo and Chicago arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Buffalo and Chicago depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Buffalo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Buffalo and Chicago arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£87
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£316
Cheapest round-trip	£185
Average round-trip	£367
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
CTA Blue Line to downtown	40-50 min	$5; standard fare	every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers to Loop
Pace Bus 250 to Metra	60-90 min	$2 – $5; combined bus and Metra fare	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	northwest suburbs connection
Taxi to downtown	35-70 min	$45 – $65; metered; varies by traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door with luggage
Ride-hailing (Uber/Lyft)	35-70 min	$35 – $75; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Private transfer/shuttle	35-70 min	$60 – $120; pre-booked; fixed rate	by reservation (traffic dependent)	groups or business travel

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
CTA Orange Line to downtown	25-30 min	$5; standard fare	every 6–12 min (traffic dependent)	quick access to Loop
Taxi to downtown	20-45 min	$30 – $45; metered; varies by traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Uber/Lyft)	20-45 min	$25 – $50; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	flexible pickup location

Airline	Mon 06.07	Tue 07.07	Wed 08.07	Thu 09.07	Fri 10.07	Sat 11.07	Sun 12.07
United Airlines	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Weekly flights: 28 total	Daily flights: 4 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 13.07	Tue 14.07	Wed 15.07	Thu 16.07	Fri 17.07	Sat 18.07	Sun 19.07
United Airlines	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Weekly flights: 28 total	Daily flights: 4 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No
United Airlines	UAL	UA	No
Allegiant Air	AAY	G4	No
WestJet	WJA	WS	No
Porter Airlines	POE	PD	No

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January	-1°C	-6°C
February	0°C	-5°C
March	6°C	0°C
April	11°C	5°C
May	17°C	10°C
June	22°C	16°C
July	26°C	20°C
August	25°C	19°C
September	22°C	16°C
October	15°C	10°C
November	8°C	3°C
December	2°C	-1°C