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$104+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Illinois

BUF — ORD
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Illinois

Sat 11/211:03 pm -
1 stop12h 40m
Tue 11/245:40 am -
1 stop13h 44m
Deal found 10/31$198
Sat 11/211:03 pm -
1 stop7h 44m
Mon 11/238:42 pm -
1 stop22h 42m
Deal found 10/31$217
Sat 11/211:03 pm -
1 stop12h 40m
Mon 11/235:40 am -
1 stop13h 44m
Deal found 10/31$228
Fri 12/41:15 pm -
1 stop26h 15m
Tue 12/84:00 pm -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 10/31$233
Fri 12/41:15 pm -
1 stop5h 48m
Mon 12/75:35 am -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 10/31$236
Mon 12/71:15 pm -
1 stop26h 15m
Thu 12/1010:29 pm -
1 stop12h 51m
Deal found 11/2$245
Fri 12/41:15 pm -
1 stop26h 15m
Thu 12/1010:29 pm -
1 stop12h 51m
Deal found 11/4$246
Fri 12/41:15 pm -
1 stop23h 18m
Tue 12/812:28 pm -
1 stop22h 52m
Deal found 10/31$255
Wed 11/182:00 pm -
1 stop10h 47m
Tue 11/248:42 pm -
1 stop22h 42m
Deal found 11/4$256
Fri 12/111:15 pm -
1 stop9h 14m
Sun 12/135:24 pm -
1 stop19h 11m
Deal found 11/2$257
Sat 11/219:14 pm -
1 stop12h 00m
Tue 11/248:42 pm -
1 stop22h 42m
Deal found 10/31$258
Fri 12/189:47 am -
1 stop14h 44m
Mon 1/45:58 am -
1 stop10h 19m
Deal found 11/4$266

Find flight deals from Buffalo to Illinois

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$104
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$345

Good round-trip deal

$380 or less

Good one-way deal

$233 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Buffalo-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Buffalo to Illinois
One-way flight from Buffalo to Illinois
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Buffalo to Illinois.

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BuffaloChicago

BUF Buffalo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BUFORD

Buffalo

Thu 12/17

6:35 pm-12:56 am

1 stop7h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$117
Quickest round-trip

BuffaloChicago

BUF Buffalo - MDW Chicago Midway

BUFMDW

Buffalo

Wed 11/25

3:25 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

BuffaloChicago

BUF Buffalo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BUFORD

Buffalo

Sat 12/12

5:40 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

BuffaloChicago

BUF Buffalo - MDW Chicago Midway

BUFMDW

Buffalo

Wed 12/23

3:35 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

BuffaloChicago

BUF Buffalo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BUFORD

Buffalo

Wed 11/25

10:30 am-11:43 am

Nonstop2h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

BuffaloChicago

BUF Buffalo - MDW Chicago Midway

BUFMDW

Buffalo

Thu 11/26

1:35 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

BuffaloChicago

BUF Buffalo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BUFORD

Buffalo

Mon 12/21

5:35 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

BuffaloChicago

BUF Buffalo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BUFORD

Buffalo

Wed 12/23

5:35 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

BuffaloChicago

BUF Buffalo - MDW Chicago Midway

BUFMDW

Buffalo

Thu 12/3

6:10 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 27m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

BuffaloChicago

BUF Buffalo - MDW Chicago Midway

BUFMDW

Buffalo

Wed 12/2

9:15 am-1:01 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

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Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Buffalo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Buffalo to Illinois

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Illinois (average of $281). Flying from Buffalo to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 IL?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Buffalo to Illinois by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Buffalo to Illinois

The most flights from BUF to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Illinois?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Buffalo to Illinois flights typically cost between $422 and $587 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $198 on Frontier (Nov 21-Nov 24).

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

The best time to book flights from Buffalo to Illinois is 87 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 day to fly from Buffalo to Illinois?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andJetBlue from Buffalo to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Buffalo (BUF) if they book a flight from Buffalo to Illinois. Buffalo is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Buffalo’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Buffalo to Illinois?

    For as low as $317, Southwest can have you in Illinois from Buffalo in 1h 55m. The distance between Buffalo and Illinois is about 466 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $79. Users have also found prices from $117 and $118 on Southwest and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Buffalo to Illinois?

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

    Consider Envoy Air (100%), Copa Airlines (89%) or Royal Jordanian (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Buffalo to Illinois.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Buffalo to Illinois?

    The cheapest flight price from Buffalo to Illinois is $130. On average you can expect to pay $668. The most popular route, (Buffalo - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $284.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Illinois (average of $281). Flying from Buffalo to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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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Alternative routes for Buffalo to Illinois

Top 3 airlines flying from Buffalo to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$261Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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