Direct flights from Chicago to Buffalo

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Chicago

United States

United States

ORD

O'Hare International Airport

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Buffalo

United States

United States

BUF

Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance
471 miles  ·  (758 km)
Flight time
1 hour and 44 minutes
Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • United Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737 MAX 9
  • Boeing 737-700
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900
  • Bombardier CRJ 550
  • Canadair Regional Jet 700
  • Embraer 170
  • Embraer 175

Chicago to Buffalo Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Chicago to Buffalo. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from ORD to BUF, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Buffalo

What is the best time to visit Buffalo?

🌳 🍂  Warm Continental

Warm Continental destinations such as Buffalo enjoy summer temperatures that fluctuate between 20°C and 28°C (68°F to 82°F), with some heatwaves leading to even hotter days. Winters are mostly cold and snowy, with average temperatures ranging from -5°C to 0°C (23°F to 32°F). Travelers can enjoy the vibrant autumn scenery, ski during the winter season, or enjoy the comfortable to warm summer months.

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If you're planning a trip to Buffalo, the best time to visit is from late spring through the end of summer, when the weather is pleasantly warm from May to August. Winters can be quite cold, with frost occurring almost every month from November to March and regular snowfall. This makes the mountainous regions perfect for winter sports, offering great opportunities for a winter getaway as well!

Airlines flying from Chicago to Buffalo

Airline-specific flight schedules from Chicago to Buffalo

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Chicago ORD to Buffalo BUF. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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American Airlines
American Airlines flight schedulefrom Chicago to Buffalo

American Airlines is a member of Oneworld
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United Airlines flight schedulefrom Chicago to Buffalo

United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
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Chicago to Buffalo Flights

Flights from ORD to BUF are operated 6 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 06:35 - 21:30. The earliest flight departs at 06:35, the last flight departs at 21:30. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Chicago to Buffalo takes 1 hour and 44 minutes. The flight distance between Chicago and Buffalo is 471 miles (or 758 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Buffalo?

There is 1 airport in Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

How many flights per week are there from ORD to BUF?

There are 6 flights per week flying from Chicago to Buffalo (as of March 2026).

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

1 hour and 44 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Buffalo.

How far is Buffalo from Chicago?

The distance from Chicago to Buffalo is 471 miles (758 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from ORD airport to BUF airport?

American Airlines and United Airlines are flying nonstop from Chicago to Buffalo.

What alliances have direct flights from Chicago to Buffalo?

Oneworld and Star Alliance are flying nonstop from Chicago to Buffalo.

What classes are available from Chicago to Buffalo?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Chicago to Buffalo?

Aircraft types that fly from Chicago to Buffalo:

  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737 MAX 9
  • Boeing 737-700
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900
  • Bombardier CRJ 550
  • Canadair Regional Jet 700
  • Embraer 170
  • Embraer 175

What is the earliest flight departing from Chicago to Buffalo?

The earliest flight departs at 06:35 from Chicago and arrives at 09:14 at Buffalo.

What is the latest flight available from Chicago to Buffalo?

The latest flight departs at 21:30 from Chicago and arrives at 00:14 at Buffalo.

Non-stop flights from ORD to BUF

471 miles (758 km)  ·  1h 44m

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