Direct flights from Chicago to Buffalo
44 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from ORD to BUF.
Flight time: about 1h5m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Chicago local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoJet GJS4598 | 6:33a | 1h1m | Sun |
| United UAL265 | 6:48a | 1h34m | Tue |
| United UAL265 | 7:01a | 1h16m | Wed |
| United UAL265 | 7:08a | 1h5m | Thu–Fri |
| United UAL265 | 7:23a | 51m | Mon |
| United UAL265 | 7:41a | 1h5m | Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA4751 | 9:10a | 1h4m | Mon, Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4751 | 9:29a | 1h5m | Wed, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5478 | 11:18a | 55m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5478 | 11:40a | 59m | Wed |
| Republic Airways RPA4751 | 11:51a | 39m | Tue |
| SkyWest SKW5478 | 12:00p | 1h18m | Tue |
| GoJet GJS4614 | 12:50p | 1h19m | Mon |
| United UAL2226 | 2:26p | 1h6m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW5478 | 2:30p | 1h4m | Thu |
| United UAL2226 | 2:38p | 1h4m | Fri, Sun |
| United UAL2226 | 3:01p | 1h2m | Mon |
| American AAL3013 | 3:03p | 1h8m | Fri |
| American AAL3013 | 3:10p | 1h9m | Thu |
| American AAL3013 | 3:17p | 1h10m | Wed, Sun |
| GoJet GJS4614 | 3:23p | 1h2m | Fri |
| United UAL2226 | 3:46p | 1h6m | Tue |
| American AAL3013 | 4:14p | 1h4m | Tue |
| American AAL3013 | 4:18p | 1h6m | Sat |
| United UAL2226 | 5:02p | 1h2m | Thu |
| American AAL3013 | 5:20p | 1h8m | Mon |
| United UAL1335 | 6:42p | 1h4m | Fri, Sun |
| United UAL1335 | 6:46p | 1h8m | Mon, Wed |
| American AAL564 | 8:06p | 1h8m | Fri |
| United UAL1335 | 8:06p | 1h4m | Thu |
| American AAL564 | 8:18p | 1h10m | Mon, Wed |
| American AAL564 | 8:40p | 1h7m | Sat |
| American AAL564 | 8:52p | 1h9m | Tue |
| United UAL1335 | 9:33p | 1h6m | Tue |
| American AAL564 | 9:57p | 1h5m | Thu |
| American AAL564 | 10:23p | 1h5m | Sun |
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Nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo (BUF)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has 44 nonstop flights a week to Buffalo (BUF), operated by American and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of ORD 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 Chicago to Buffalo?
The nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo (BUF) takes about 1h5m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Buffalo?
Driving from Chicago to Buffalo takes about 8h 8m, covering roughly 533 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h5m.