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Buffalo to Chicago: what the flight costs

In the last 60 days we checked this route 4 times. The typical round trip was $618 per person and the lowest $413, taxes and fees included.

Per person
Lowest seen$413
Typical (median)$618
Price checks, 60 days4

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Trips we picked on this route

Next weekend

Chicago from Buffalo

Oct 16–18, 2026 · 2 nights

$706 $413 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $293 (42%)

the highest fare we saw for these dates

Frontier · with a stop · 5h 47mHighs 52–61°F, little rain expectedhotels from $184 a night

Every fare we found in the last 30 days

CheckedTrip datesPer personAirlineStopsDurationSource
Oct 12, 2026Oct 16–18, 2026$615F9with a stop22h 48mKiwi.com
Oct 12, 2026Oct 16–18, 2026$413Frontierwith a stop5h 47mGoogle Flights
Oct 12, 2026Oct 23–25, 2026$676UAnonstop1h 59mKiwi.com
Oct 12, 2026Oct 16–18, 2026$620UAnonstop2hKiwi.com

About Chicago

Chicago offers skyscraper architecture, a lakefront of beaches and parks, blues clubs, deep-dish pizza and museums of world rank.

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Questions about Buffalo to Chicago

What does a round trip from Buffalo to Chicago usually cost?

Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $618 per person, taxes and fees included, across 4 checks; the lowest was $413.

When is the best time to fly from Buffalo to Chicago?

Chicago is at its best in May, June, July, August, September and October. Avoid December, January, February, March: Bitter cold and wind off the lake

Do I need a passport to fly from Buffalo to Chicago?

No, a government photo ID is enough for US citizens.