Cheap Flights from Chicago to Buffalo
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Buffalo
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Buffalo? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Buffalo vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Buffalo for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
ORD - BUF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
ORD - BUF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
ORD - BUF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
ORD - BUF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
ORD - BUF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
ORD - BUF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Chicago to Buffalo flight facts
Distance
476 mi
767 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Buffalo
BUF · Buffalo Niagara Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Rochester · Rochester is 55 mi from Buffalo
Flights Chicago - Toronto · Toronto is 65 mi from Buffalo
Flights Chicago - Syracuse · Syracuse is 133 mi from Buffalo
Flights Chicago - Binghamton · Binghamton is 149 mi from Buffalo
Flights Chicago - State College Pennsylvania · State College Pennsylvania is 151 mi from Buffalo
Flights Appleton - Buffalo · Appleton is 166 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Buffalo
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
ORD - BUF
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
ORD - BUF
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
ORD - BUF
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
ORD - BUF
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
ORD - BUF
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
ORD - BUF
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Buffalo depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Buffalo.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Buffalo.
Chicago and Buffalo are about 476 miles (767 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 476-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara Intl (BUF).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Buffalo, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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