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$105+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Chicago (CHI)

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BUF — CHI
Jul 5 — Jul 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Buffalo to Chicago are usually found in August or September, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$199
(Priceline)

One-way from

$105
(Priceline)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$318

Good round-trip deal

$287 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 or less
From Buffalo to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Buffalo to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 30, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2910:12 amBUF - ORD
1 stop9h 29mFrontier
Mon 9/15:10 amORD - BUF
1 stop5h 28mFrontier
Deal found 6/29$199
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/411:40 amBUF - ORD
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/75:01 amORD - BUF
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$201
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/297:45 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Wed 8/139:47 amORD - BUF
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 6/28$203
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/292:52 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/187:10 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$204
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/295:35 amBUF - ORD
1 stop6h 43mJetBlue
Fri 8/156:15 amORD - BUF
1 stop4h 41mJetBlue
Deal found 6/28$205
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/84:50 pmBUF - MDW
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Mon 8/119:00 pmMDW - BUF
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/28$206
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/87:00 amBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/116:20 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/28$206
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/275:50 amBUF - ORD
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Tue 9/27:00 amORD - BUF
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/29$213
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/16:30 amBUF - MDW
1 stop3h 14mDelta
Mon 8/181:08 pmMDW - BUF
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Deal found 6/28$236
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/149:07 pmBUF - MDW
1 stop18h 59mFrontier
Sun 8/178:35 amMDW - BUF
1 stop22h 12mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$256

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Chicago that are best for you.

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BuffaloChicago

BUF - ORD

BUFORD

Buffalo

Fri 8/29

10:12 am-6:41 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/1

5:10 am-11:38 am

1 stop5h 28m

$199

BuffaloChicago

BUF - ORD

BUFORD

Buffalo

Mon 8/4

11:40 am-5:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/7

5:01 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$201

BuffaloChicago

BUF - ORD

BUFORD

Buffalo

Tue 7/29

7:45 pm-12:09 am

1 stop5h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

2:00 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$203

BuffaloChicago

BUF - ORD

BUFORD

Buffalo

Tue 7/29

2:52 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

7:10 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$204

BuffaloChicago

BUF - ORD

BUFORD

Buffalo

Tue 7/29

5:35 am-11:18 am

1 stop6h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/15

6:15 am-11:56 am

1 stop4h 41m

$205

BuffaloChicago

BUF - MDW

BUFMDW

Buffalo

Fri 8/8

4:50 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/11

9:00 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$206

BuffaloChicago

BUF - ORD

BUFORD

Buffalo

Fri 8/8

7:00 am-7:56 am

Nonstop1h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/11

6:20 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$206

BuffaloChicago

BUF - ORD

BUFORD

Buffalo

Wed 8/27

7:40 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/30

7:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$213

BuffaloChicago

BUF - MDW

BUFMDW

Buffalo

Fri 8/1

6:30 am-8:44 am

1 stop3h 14m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/18

1:08 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$236

BuffaloChicago

BUF - MDW

BUFMDW

Buffalo

Mon 7/28

8:50 am-3:06 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Chicago Midway

Thu 7/31

9:12 pm-7:47 am

1 stop9h 35m

$248

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Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways' carry-on policy allows only one item in economy, so pack wisely to avoid fees.


Qatar Airways offers extra legroom seats for a fee, ideal for added comfort on short flights.

United Airlines

United's Basic Economy restricts carry-ons; only personal items are allowed without extra fees.


United Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats, enhancing comfort for short domestic flights.

Southwest

Enjoy free snacks and non-alcoholic beverages on board, enhancing your short-haul flight experience.


Southwest offers two free checked bags, including oversized items like skis or golf clubs.

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Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Buffalo to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Buffalo to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Chicago. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Buffalo to Chicago is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Buffalo to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BUF to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Buffalo to Chicago in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Buffalo to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Chicago. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Buffalo to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Buffalo to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 30, 2025.

The most flights from BUF to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated June 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Buffalo to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Buffalo to Chicago?

    Located just 8.3 mi from the city center, Buffalo is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Buffalo. Booking flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 28 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $199. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $203 and $204, respectively. Frontier is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Buffalo to Chicago one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $105. Users have also found prices from $107 and $110 on JetBlue and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Buffalo to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Buffalo to Chicago on time: Copa Airlines (96%), Avianca (95%), Japan Airlines (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Buffalo to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,184 for a flight from Buffalo to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $124 while the most popular route, (Buffalo - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $137.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Buffalo to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Buffalo to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Buffalo to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Buffalo to Chicago

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$127Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$166Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$259Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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