Buffalo to Chicago (BUF–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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467 mi airlines 38/wk
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WN1862
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 AM
EDT
8:40 AM
CDT
1h 40m
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WN2345
WN Southwest
7S7
8:20 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
CDT
1h 40m
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WN3686
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 AM
EDT
9:05 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1303
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 AM
EDT
9:10 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1295
WN Southwest
7S7
8:30 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN935
WN Southwest
7M8
11:25 AM
EDT
12:05 PM
CDT
1h 40m
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WN1305
WN Southwest
738
12:05 PM
EDT
12:50 PM
CDT
1h 45m
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WN2072
WN Southwest
7S7
12:25 PM
EDT
1:05 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN754
WN Southwest
7S7
12:55 PM
EDT
1:24 PM
CDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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WN342
WN Southwest
7S7
3:10 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2737
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 PM
EDT
7:35 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3709
WN Southwest
7M8
7:00 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN4072
WN Southwest
7S7
7:50 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN4020
WN Southwest
7M8
8:00 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1095
WN Southwest
7M8
8:10 PM
EDT
8:50 PM
CDT
1h 40m
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WN1093
WN Southwest
73H
7:45 AM
CDT
10:15 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN537
WN Southwest
7S7
7:50 AM
CDT
10:20 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3490
WN Southwest
737
8:00 AM
CDT
10:30 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN694
WN Southwest
7M8
12:50 PM
CDT
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4332
WN Southwest
73H
1:00 PM
CDT
3:30 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2436
WN Southwest
B38M
1:15 PM
CDT
3:40 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2238
WN Southwest
7M8
3:35 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2164
WN Southwest
7S7
5:55 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2834
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Buffalo to Chicago
1 carrier, 38 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 38 Flights/wk 467 mi 1h 29m nonstop -1h behind 40 1-stop hubs

BUF–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 467 miles in approximately 1h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUF–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 38 738, 7M8, 7S7 1h29-1h45 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (38 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BUF to MDW direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
38
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,453
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BUF → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
51%
Return
MDW → BUF
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
41%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric BUF→MDW ROC→MDW YTZ→MDW
Distance from BUF 55 mi 58 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 38 27 7
Flight time 1h 29m 1h 49m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
467 mi / 752 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 29m to 1h 45m.

BUF–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance467 mi / 752 km
Flight time1h 29m to 1h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights38 out / 38 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 29m to 1h 45m. The route covers 467 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 38 nonstop flights per week from BUF to MDW. The return direction has about 38 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, MKE, ERI, PIT, TEB, IAD, MEM, MSP, ECP, PIE, PBI, FXE, APF, ASE, EGE, PGD, BCT, OKC, SLC, SRQ, DCA, DTW, CLT, MIA, BNA, DEN, BWI, TPA, MCO, LGA, LAS, EWR, PHX, DFW, BOS, ATL, FLL, ORD, PHL and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
Yes, return flights from MDW to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROC, YTZ and YYZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BUF to MDW

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BUF to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to MDW ranges from 1 hours 29 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 467 miles (752 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Toronto (YTZ) and Toronto (YYZ).