Travelling from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago Midway Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Buffalo.
Choose from 12 weekly Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:10.
Leave plenty of time to make your BUF to MDW flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Chicago — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Southwest Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating BUF to MDW flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 75.5% of the time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. These are the top stopovers between BUF and MDW:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
At the moment, $136 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $283. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BUF to MDW, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BUF to MDW.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago Midway Airport.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
Of all flights departing from Buffalo Niagara Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Buffalo Niagara Airport from central Buffalo, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near BUF? If you've booked an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago Midway Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
If you're arriving on a late Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MDW:
Explore without limits with a Chicago Midway Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and venture far and wide through Chicago and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Chicago Midway Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
From Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Chicago in December.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chicago Midway Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BUF to MDW around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Indianapolis is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without dropping by Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
