Direct flights from Buffalo to Chicago
48 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from BUF to ORD.
Flight time: about 1h17m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL543 | 7:02a | 1h16m | Thu |
| United UAL543 | 7:11a | 1h17m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
| United UAL543 | 7:15a | 1h19m | Fri |
| American AAL1195 | 8:04a | 1h16m | Tue, Thu, Sat |
| American AAL1195 | 8:08a | 1h19m | Mon, Fri |
| American AAL1195 | 10:24a | 1h11m | Sun |
| United UAL1651 | 10:49a | 1h16m | Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat |
| American AAL1195 | 10:50a | 1h18m | Wed |
| United UAL1651 | 10:56a | 1h17m | Wed, Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4751 | 12:14p | 1h13m | Tue, Wed, Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4751 | 12:18p | 1h8m | Mon, Thu |
| United UAL1651 | 12:37p | 1h12m | Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4751 | 12:44p | 56m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW4741 | 1:54p | 1h19m | Tue |
| SkyWest SKW4741 | 1:59p | 1h16m | Thu–Fri |
| SkyWest SKW4741 | 2:06p | 1h20m | Mon, Sat |
| United UAL2747 | 5:56p | 1h17m | Mon, Tue, Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4751 | 5:58p | 1h27m | Sun |
| United UAL2747 | 6:06p | 1h16m | Thu |
| United UAL2747 | 6:35p | 1h21m | Wed |
| United UAL2747 | 6:52p | 1h16m | Sun |
| American AAL856 | 6:54p | 1h18m | Sat |
| American AAL856 | 7:02p | 1h19m | Tue |
| American AAL856 | 7:16p | 1h24m | Wed |
| United UAL2747 | 7:21p | 1h10m | Sat |
| American AAL856 | 7:31p | 1h19m | Mon |
| American AAL856 | 7:38p | 1h17m | Fri |
| American AAL856 | 8:03p | 1h17m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4741 | 8:31p | 1h14m | Wed |
| American AAL856 | 10:42p | 1h31m | Thu |
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Nonstop from Buffalo (BUF) to Chicago (ORD)
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) has 48 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American 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 October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 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 1h17m 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 1h17m.