Flights from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway Airport Airport (MDW)

Q: How long does the flight from Buffalo to Chicago to take?

The flight from Buffalo to Chicago takes1 Hour 42 Minutes.

Direct flights to Midway from Buffalo Niagara International are only offered by Southwest Airlines as this route is in low demand, so the options are limited. If this route is not ideal, the only other option is to get a flight with a stop over. When travelling from Buffalo Niagara International you will cover about 467 miles before you reach Midway. This journey will take 1 Hour 42 Minutes.

The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.

On arriving at Midway please note the time difference, the time zone at Midway is 6.0 GMT compared to 5.0 GMT at Buffalo Niagara International.

Travellers planning to fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Midway Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

If you had a rental car at Midway Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Midway Airport and avoid excess fees.

Below are some options if you require transport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport:

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Please see below the airlines that fly from Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) to Midway (MDW) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Southwest Airlines	3	3	3	4	3	2	2	08:00	21:37	VIEW FLIGHTS

Southwest Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 20 a week with times that vary between 08:00 and 21:37.

To book your flight you can visit Southwest Airlines on their website www.southwest.com/?ref=southwestairlines.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

08:40

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN2087

16:10

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN4441

18:50

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN3845

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Tuesday

08:05

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN2087

15:15

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN4441

18:40

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN3845

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Wednesday

08:05

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN2087

14:40

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN4441

18:40

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN3845

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Thursday

08:40

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN2087

15:35

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN4441

18:50

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN3845

21:37

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN8505

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Friday

08:05

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN2087

15:35

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN4441

18:50

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN3845

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Saturday

11:35

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN2035

18:10

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN1297

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Sunday

08:00

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN2087

19:45

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN3060

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Flights to Midway are also available from airports close to Buffalo Niagara International. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Erie to Chicago Midway	0		1 Hour 33 Minutes
Rochester Greater Rochester to Chicago Midway	0		1 Hour 48 Minutes
Toronto City Centre to Chicago Midway	0		1 Hour 39 Minutes

Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!

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Flight Price FAQ - Buffalo (BUF) to Chicago (MDW)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from Buffalo BUF to Chicago MDW?

The cheapest flight one way from Buffalo BUF to Chicago MDW is £37.97 ($50 €45.02)

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What is the cheapest return flight from Buffalo BUF to Chicago MDW?

The cheapest return flight from Buffalo BUF to Chicago MDW is £75.94 ($100 €90.03)

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