Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo (BUF) flights
An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo (BUF) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo (BUF): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 472 miles (760 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 15 ways to fly it with one stop, through Detroit, Green Bay and Dulles and more.
How many miles ORD to BUF costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 6,000 | $33.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 8,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 9,200 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $30.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ORD to BUF
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ORD to BUF with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
ORD to BUF with one stop
15 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Detroit (DTW)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Green Bay (GRB)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Baltimore (BWI)American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (LGA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via New York (JFK)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way+1
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Frontier Airlines
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Boston (BOS)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more the whole way+1
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way+1
ORD to BUF: common questions
How many miles does ORD to BUF cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (6,000) and Etihad Guest (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to BUF?
American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo (BUF).
How far is Chicago from Buffalo by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Buffalo (BUF) are 472 miles (760 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ORD to BUF award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Buffalo?
The most direct connections are through Detroit (DTW), Green Bay (GRB), Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Washington (DCA). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Detroit.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.