Chicago to Buffalo (MDW–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MDW–BUF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 467 miles in approximately 1h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 20 | 737, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h16-1h30 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Buffalo from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→BUF | ORD→BUF | MKE→BUF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 12 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 20 | 242 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 16m | 1h 41m | 1h 7m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
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 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MDW to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to BUF ranges from 1 hours 16 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 467 miles (752 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Milwaukee (MKE) and Kalamazoo (AZO).