Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Buffalo (PWK–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 470 mi 1h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 16 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PWK and BUF, connecting options are available through 16 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
YYZ ~3h 10m IAD ~4h 20m RIC ~4h 28m LGA ~4h 32m PHL ~4h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
61
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PWK → BUF
37%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
37%
Return
BUF → PWK
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric PWK→BUF ORD→BUF MDW→BUF
Distance from PWK – 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 8 2
Weekly flights 1 149 38
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 38m 1h 25m
Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights · Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 7:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
470 mi / 757 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m.
Facts

PWK–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance470 mi / 757 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take approximately 1h 15m. The route covers 470 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PWK to BUF.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYZ, IAD, RIC, LGA, PHL, CLT, DAL, PBI, PIE, MCO, SRQ, HOU, FLL, MIA, PHX and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and MKE. 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 PWK to BUF

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to BUF ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 470 miles (757 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YYZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).