Buffalo to Chicago (BUF–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 38 | 738, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h29-1h45 | – | – |
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 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 38 | 27 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 29m | 1h 49m | 1h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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. 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).