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$80+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Illinois

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BUF — ORD
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Buffalo to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$201
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$80
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$328

Good round-trip deal

$337 or less

Good one-way deal

$140 or less
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This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/59:51 amBUF - STL
1 stop15h 15mFrontier
Sun 5/115:45 pmSTL - BUF
1 stop14h 16mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$201
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/179:56 amBUF - ORD
1 stop8h 02mFrontier
Sat 7/195:01 amORD - BUF
1 stop6h 16mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$222
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/305:10 amBUF - MLI
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/44:25 pmMLI - BUF
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$224
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/191:12 pmBUF - MDW
1 stop11h 06mFrontier
Sun 6/299:12 pmMDW - BUF
1 stop9h 38mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$242
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:35 pmBUF - MLI
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Mon 5/125:15 pmMLI - BUF
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/16$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/281:57 pmBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/312:10 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/255:31 amBUF - STL
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/284:17 pmSTL - BUF
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:00 pmBUF - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/45:45 pmORD - BUF
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$251
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:05 amBUF - MDW
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Wed 5/141:00 pmMDW - BUF
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$253
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/133:05 pmBUF - ORD
1 stop7h 49mJetBlue
Wed 5/1410:50 amORD - BUF
1 stop6h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 4/17$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/206:00 amBUF - MDW
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Tue 5/206:25 pmMDW - BUF
1 stop3h 21mDelta
Deal found 4/17$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/206:00 amBUF - ORD
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Tue 5/206:18 pmORD - BUF
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Deal found 4/17$273

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Illinois that are best for you.

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Buffalo

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloSt. Louis

BUF - STL

BUFSTL

Buffalo

Mon 5/5

9:51 am-12:06 am

1 stop15h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/11

5:45 pm-9:01 am

1 stop14h 16m

$201

BuffaloChicago

BUF - ORD

BUFORD

Buffalo

Thu 7/17

9:56 am-4:58 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/19

5:01 am-12:17 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$222

BuffaloMoline

BUF - MLI

BUFMLI

Buffalo

Fri 5/30

5:10 am-10:42 am

1 stop6h 32m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 6/4

4:25 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 49m

$224

BuffaloChicago

BUF - MDW

BUFMDW

Buffalo

Thu 6/19

1:12 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop11h 06m

Chicago Midway

Sun 6/29

9:12 pm-7:50 am

1 stop9h 38m

$242

BuffaloMoline

BUF - MLI

BUFMLI

Buffalo

Fri 5/9

6:35 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 5/12

5:15 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$249

BuffaloChicago

BUF - ORD

BUFORD

Buffalo

Wed 5/28

1:57 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/31

2:10 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$249

BuffaloSt. Louis

BUF - STL

BUFSTL

Buffalo

Wed 6/25

5:31 am-9:26 am

1 stop4h 55m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 6/28

4:17 pm-12:38 am

1 stop7h 21m

$251

BuffaloChicago

BUF - ORD

BUFORD

Buffalo

Fri 5/30

6:00 pm-6:57 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/4

5:45 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$251

BuffaloChicago

BUF - MDW

BUFMDW

Buffalo

Tue 5/13

7:05 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/14

1:00 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$253

BuffaloChicago

BUF - ORD

BUFORD

Buffalo

Tue 5/13

3:05 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

10:50 am-5:50 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$253

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Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Buffalo to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Buffalo to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BUF to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Buffalo to Illinois as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Buffalo to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Buffalo to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

The most flights from BUF to USIL are scheduled on a Wednesday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Buffalo to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Buffalo to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Buffalo to Illinois?

    Most people fly from Buffalo (BUF) if they book a flight from Buffalo to Illinois. Buffalo is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Buffalo’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Buffalo to Illinois one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $80. Users have also found prices from $114 and $123 on JetBlue and Sun Country Air, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Buffalo to Illinois?

    When deciding which route to take from Buffalo to Illinois consider Buffalo - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Buffalo - Chicago Midway or Buffalo - Lambert-St Louis as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Buffalo to Illinois?

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (100%), Copa Airlines (100%) or Republic Airways (94%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Buffalo to Illinois.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Buffalo to Illinois?

    The cheapest flight price from Buffalo to Illinois is $133. On average you can expect to pay $577. The most popular route, (Buffalo - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $204.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Buffalo to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Buffalo to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Buffalo to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Buffalo to Illinois

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$95Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$154Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$156Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$172Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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