Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
Buffalo – Chicago
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
direct
1h 45m Return – Nov 9, 2026
direct
1h 30m $320
2 days ago
Buffalo – Chicago
Outbound – Nov 6, 2026
direct
1h 50m Return – Nov 9, 2026
direct
1h 30m $314
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$222
Average price of a round trip
$279
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
2h2
A flight from Buffalo to Chicago takes on average 2h2.
Best time
August
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Chicago is August.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Buffalo to Chicago
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Chicago (USA) from Buffalo (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is September, with an average flight ticket price of $215 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, September and November.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 21 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to Chicago costs on average $269.
The airlines that offer the most flights are American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
Price of flight tickets from Buffalo to Chicago
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $222 to $320
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $279
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of September
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
info departure city :
Buffalo, USA
airport :
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
local time :
Buffalo is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Buffalo, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 14°C, with a minimum of 11°C and a maximum of 18°C.
The city of Buffalo has 1 airport(s): Buffalo Niagara
destination info :
Chicago, USA
airports :
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport (CGX)
Chicago FSS (CHI)
Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
local time :
Chicago is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Chicago, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 16°C, with a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 18°C.
The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field, Chicago FSS, Chicago-Midway and Chicago-O'Hare
Useful info about Chicago
What is the least touristic period to go to Chicago?
If you want to visit Chicago during the least touristic period, choose the month of August.
What is the most popular time to travel to Chicago?
In Chicago, the most popular month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Buffalo to Chicago?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 21 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 4 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Buffalo to Chicago is Friday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Buffalo and Chicago?
When you leave, you can leave from Buffalo Niagara, and you will arrive at Chicago-Midway or Chicago-O'Hare.
How to reach Buffalo airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Buffalo to Chicago?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Buffalo and Chicago?
In summer, the average temperature is 22°C in Chicago and 21°C in Buffalo. The average rainfall in summer is 145 mm in Chicago and 108 mm in Buffalo. In summer, it is warmer in Chicago and it rains less in Buffalo. In winter, it is colder in Chicago and it rains more in Buffalo.
