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Cheapest round-trip
$229
Typical prices: $325-$476
Frontier
Tue 11/13Mon 11/19
BUF - MDW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$251
Typical prices: $332-$478
Southwest
Sat 11/17Sun 11/18
BUF - MDW • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 1h 48m
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When to book
18 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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April
Cheapest • 14% price drop
July
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $180 (round-trip)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 4h 10m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Midway (BUF-MDW)

 

Cheap flights from Buffalo to Midway with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 19
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1:48 pm - 11:47 pmBUF  Buffalo-MDW Chicago Midway
10h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:08 am - 1:49 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BUF Buffalo
6h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$229Frontier
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
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2:00 pm - 11:47 pmBUF  Buffalo-MDW Chicago Midway
10h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:08 am - 1:15 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BUF Buffalo
6h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$229Frontier
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
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1:48 pm - 11:47 pmBUF  Buffalo-MDW Chicago Midway
10h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:16 am - 1:03 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BUF Buffalo
5h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$229Frontier
Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Nov 25
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9:20 pm - 7:47 pmBUF  Buffalo-MDW Chicago Midway
23h 27m1 stop Orlando
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8:42 pm - 12:28 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BUF Buffalo
14h 46m1 stop Orlando
$236Frontier
Sat, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 23
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1:03 pm - 7:47 pmBUF  Buffalo-MDW Chicago Midway
7h 44m1 stop Orlando
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8:42 pm - 8:24 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BUF Buffalo
22h 42m1 stop Orlando
$238Frontier
Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13
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1:48 pm - 11:22 amBUF  Buffalo-MDW Chicago Midway
22h 34m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:08 am - 1:03 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BUF Buffalo
5h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$240Frontier
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10
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8:02 am - 11:47 pmBUF  Buffalo-MDW Chicago Midway
16h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:42 pm - 1:15 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BUF Buffalo
17h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$243Frontier
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18
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6:55 pm - 7:45 pmBUF  Buffalo-MDW Chicago Midway
1h 50mnonstop
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1:25 pm - 4:00 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BUF Buffalo
1h 35mnonstop
$251Southwest
Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12
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7:10 pm - 8:00 pmBUF  Buffalo-MDW Chicago Midway
1h 50mnonstop
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12:55 pm - 3:25 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BUF Buffalo
1h 30mnonstop
$251Southwest
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
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8:02 am - 5:47 pmBUF  Buffalo-MDW Chicago Midway
10h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:08 am - 1:03 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BUF Buffalo
5h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$251Frontier

Price, demand and travel trends for Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport?

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport typically range from $325 to $476. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $229, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 26% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport at $331 round-trip.
•January ($913) and March ($719) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 175% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 51% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$91
Beat the crowds with an average 75% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 149% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Buffalo to Midway

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Your Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 9:08 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:30 pm and lands at 10:18 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 48m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport.

  • How long is a flight from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport takes 1h 48m, covering 466 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport range from $325 to $476, with an average of $383 over the past 12 months. Anything below $325 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 65% above the $383 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $180 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $385 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport?

    The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $229 to $831. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $112, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)?

    Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Rent-A-Wreck

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Flights from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at Chicago Midway (MDW).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport pass through?

    Connecting flights from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport most commonly pass through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 67% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 33% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $322 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $484, a difference of $162.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Buffalo and Chicago Midway Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 10m, compared with 7h 06m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Buffalo and Chicago Midway Airport?

    Chicago Midway Airport is 1 hour behind Buffalo (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago Midway Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Chicago Midway Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago Midway Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $322, about $162 less than Sunday fares (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 51% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport trip for April. Fares historically average $331 round-trip in that month - typically $582 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $180 round-trip on this route - about $204 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chicago Midway Airport.

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport
    • Holiday Inn Chicago - Midway Airport S by IHG
    • Skylark Motel

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