Direct flights from Buffalo to Chicago
55 nonstop flights a week on 5 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from BUF to ORD.
Flight time: about 1h18m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American AAL1195 | 6:15a | 1h36m | Sat |
| American AAL1195 | 6:34a | 1h30m | Tue, Sun |
| American AAL1195 | 6:41a | 1h18m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| SkyWest SKW5820 | 7:02a | 1h19m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW5820 | 7:11a | 1h18m | Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun |
| American AAL1195 | 7:32a | 1h17m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW5820 | 8:01a | 1h19m | Wed |
| American AAL2112 | 8:10a | 1h18m | Tue, Fri, Sat |
| American AAL2112 | 8:18a | 1h16m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4413 | 10:12a | 1h5m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4413 | 10:31a | 1h15m | Tue |
| United UAL705 | 11:02a | 1h14m | Tue, Fri |
| United UAL705 | 11:06a | 1h16m | Mon |
| United UAL705 | 11:18a | 1h16m | Wed, Sun |
| United UAL705 | 11:43a | 1h22m | Thu |
| Republic Airways RPA4413 | 12:03p | 1h13m | Fri |
| United UAL705 | 12:36p | 1h16m | Sat |
| GoJet GJS4381 | 1:49p | 1h17m | Wed |
| GoJet GJS4381 | 1:59p | 1h19m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun |
| GoJet GJS4381 | 2:26p | 1h19m | Thu, Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA9690 | 3:26p | 1h20m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW4913 | 4:49p | 1h27m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4913 | 6:07p | 1h24m | Wed |
| United UAL2747 | 6:09p | 1h18m | Thu |
| United UAL2747 | 6:16p | 1h14m | Mon, Wed |
| SkyWest SKW4913 | 6:24p | 1h24m | Mon |
| SkyWest SKW4913 | 6:34p | 1h24m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW4913 | 6:39p | 1h20m | Tue |
| SkyWest SKW4913 | 6:56p | 1h27m | Fri |
| United UAL2747 | 6:58p | 1h16m | Sun |
| United UAL2747 | 8:18p | 1h16m | Fri |
| United UAL2747 | 9:58p | 1h11m | Tue |
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Nonstop from Buffalo (BUF) to Chicago (ORD)
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) has 55 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American, GoJet, Republic Airways, SkyWest and United. 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 July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 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 (ORD) takes about 1h18m 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 1h18m.