Buffalo to Chicago (BUF–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BUF–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 467 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 41 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h35-1h40 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Buffalo
| Metric | BUF→MDW | ROC→MDW | YTZ→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BUF | – | 55 mi | 58 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 41 | 28 | 28 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 38m | 1h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BUF: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
BUF–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUF to MDW
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Air Canada. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BUF to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUF to MDW is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 467 miles (752 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Toronto (YTZ) and Hamilton (YHM).