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Chicago to Buffalo (MDW-BUF): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo (BUF) just three times a week. With so few departures, each one carries the only premium seats on the route that day. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on all of them, so a rare opening doesn't slip past you.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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Nonstop flights a week
467 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every MDW to BUF departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Chicago to Buffalo to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each MDW to BUF departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Chicago to Buffalo nonstop

Carriers operating MDW to BUF nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • Southwest Airlines
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Frequently asked questions about MDW to BUF

How far is Buffalo from Chicago?
MDW to BUF covers about 467 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MDW to BUF?
Southwest Airlines is currently the only airline flying MDW to BUF nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on every Southwest Airlines departure.
How often does MDW to BUF operate?
The nonstop currently runs three times a week, on Southwest Airlines. Thin schedules like this change by season, and an alert will catch anything added.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on MDW to BUF?
Open the MDW to BUF calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Chicago to Buffalo route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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