A flight from Buffalo to Chicago will travel around 451.4 mi. Flights usually cover this in 1h 45m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
Prices for flights from Buffalo Airport to Chicago were last updated today.
As of November 2024, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Buffalo Airport to Chicago.
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Buffalo Airport to Chicago.
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Buffalo to Chicago is Boeing 737-800, representing 15.03% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 at 13.04%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 11.01%, and Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) at 10.70%.
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Buffalo to Chicago is United Airlines (43.64% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are American Airlines (39.82%), Southwest (6.74%), and Frontier (5.47%).
Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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Frontier | PriceFrom $95 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.1 3,539 reviews | ||
United Airlines | PriceFrom $142 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 9,171 reviews | ||
American Airlines | PriceFrom $169 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | ||
JetBlue | PriceFrom $175 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 3,394 reviews | ||
Southwest | PriceFrom $247 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.1 5,014 reviews | ||
Delta | PriceFrom $256 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 8,756 reviews |
Southwest is one of the most popular airlines flying from Buffalo to Chicago, operating 12 flights/week on average for this route. A good Southwest flight deal for Buffalo to Chicago starts from $247 round-trip, up to an average price of $315. Our users have rated Southwest at 8.1/10.
United Airlines (7.4/10 from 9,171 reviews) operates around 19 flights from Buffalo to Chicago in any given week. The average United Airlines airfare for this route is around $338, with deals from around $142 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip Buffalo to Chicago flight searches in the last 72 hours.
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