Travelling from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
Chicago is one hour behind Buffalo and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Flights from BUF to ORD start at 05:06 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last departure is at 18:56 with American Airlines. In total, you can choose from 51 weekly Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BUF to ORD flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Chicago (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a breeze with United. This popular carrier has direct flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
United is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating BUF to ORD flights is American Airlines. Its services land without delay 75.0% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between BUF and ORD include:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
R 1,438 is the best price for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 3,284. These fares may change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from BUF to ORD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BUF to ORD.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
When it comes to Buffalo Niagara Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near BUF:
Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and venture far and wide through Chicago and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Chicago O'Hare International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Chicago in March.
When reserving your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUF to ORD in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
If there's time to check out another side of the United States, consider Indianapolis, about 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are key reasons to visit.
