ChicagotoBuffaloFlight Time
ORD–BUF · Nonstop
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo (BUF) is about 1h 33m, covering 472 miles. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines fly the route nonstop with 7-8/day departures, from 00:34 to 22:01 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 33m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 472 mi | Nonstop | 7-8/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to Buffalo
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines operate 7-8/day flights from ORD to BUF. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 3 at ORD.
- First departure
- 00:34
- Last departure
- 22:01
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 18
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 4-5/day | Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ, Canadair Regional Jet |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
BUF to ORD flights — 7-8/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for ORD, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 55 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Chicago to Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo (BUF) is about 1h 33m, based on the 472-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from Buffalo?
Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo (BUF) is about 472 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Buffalo?
Yes. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo (BUF), with 7-8/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Buffalo?
United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo (BUF).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to Buffalo?
The ORD–BUF route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ, Canadair Regional Jet, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights from MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights from MKE
Near Buffalo
- YYZ - TorontoToronto Pearson International Airport · 68 mi from BUFFlights to YYZ