Direct flights from Buffalo to Chicago
20 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from BUF to MDW.
Flight time: about 1h19m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Buffalo local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA4911 | 7:54a | 1h14m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3295 | 8:16a | 1h28m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA766 | 8:50a | 1h27m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4911 | 9:02a | 1h12m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA280 | 11:50a | 1h23m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA766 | 12:25p | 1h15m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA280 | 12:27p | 1h16m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA766 | 12:43p | 1h18m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA766 | 12:55p | 1h20m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3991 | 4:54p | 1h16m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3853 | 6:40p | 1h25m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3853 | 7:01p | 1h21m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3853 | 7:18p | 1h18m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA768 | 7:21p | 1h24m | Sun |
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Nonstop from Buffalo (BUF) to Chicago (MDW)
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) has 20 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of BUF and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Buffalo to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Buffalo (BUF) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 1h19m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Chicago?
Driving from Buffalo to Chicago takes about 8h 8m, covering roughly 533 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h19m.