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Flights from Champaign to Buffalo
There are no direct flights from Champaign to Buffalo. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 7h 17m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 7h 17m
Champaign to Buffalo at a glance
Fastest journey7h 17mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Champaign to Buffalo
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CMI Chicago (ORD) BUF
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air
Fri13:00 CMI13:52 ORD5h 08m connection19:00 ORD21:17 BUFEnvoy Air + United Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 838 km520 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 17mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hBuffalo vs Champaign
- Currency in Buffalo
- USD
- Airports
- CMI → BUF
Flights from Champaign to Buffalo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Champaign to Buffalo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Champaign to Buffalo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 838 km.
Where do you change planes between Champaign and Buffalo?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). Envoy Air flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Champaign and Buffalo?
Champaign: University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI). Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
What is the time difference between Champaign and Buffalo?
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Champaign.





