Chicago to Buffalo (MDW–BUF) — 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.
MDW–BUF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 467 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 39 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h25-1h40 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Buffalo from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→BUF | ORD→BUF | MKE→BUF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 15 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 39 | 195 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 28m | 1h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · BUF: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Buffalo.
MDW–BUF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to BUF
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to BUF is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 467 miles (752 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 41 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 Chicago (ORD), Milwaukee (MKE) and Kalamazoo (AZO).