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$69+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Baltimore (BWI)

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CHI — BWI
Aug 19 — Aug 261
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Baltimore/Washington are usually found in August or July, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Baltimore

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Baltimore (BWI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$110
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$69
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$209
From Chicago (CHI) to Baltimore/Washington
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Baltimore/Washington
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Chicago to Baltimore

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Baltimore
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Baltimore. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

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Thu 9/46:10 amORD - BWI
Nonstop1h 52mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/106:50 amBWI - ORD
1 stop11h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$103
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 9/121:49 pmMDW - BWI
Nonstop2h 01mFrontier
Mon 9/155:40 pmBWI - MDW
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$108
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Fri 10/311:37 pmMDW - BWI
1 stop9h 36mFrontier
Sun 11/29:21 amBWI - MDW
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$110
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/316:00 amORD - BWI
1 stop6h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/24:00 pmBWI - ORD
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$110
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 8/259:10 amMDW - BWI
Nonstop1h 56mFrontier
Fri 9/125:40 pmBWI - MDW
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$111
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2812:20 pmMDW - BWI
Nonstop1h 56mFrontier
Fri 9/55:40 pmBWI - MDW
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$112
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/105:05 amORD - BWI
1 stop8h 42mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/136:50 amBWI - ORD
1 stop11h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$112
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 10/174:12 pmMDW - BWI
Nonstop1h 56mFrontier
Mon 10/207:54 pmBWI - MDW
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$113
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Wed 9/105:05 amORD - BWI
1 stop8h 42mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/149:57 amBWI - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$113
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/411:57 amORD - BWI
1 stop10h 28mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/119:57 amBWI - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$114
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/111:49 pmMDW - BWI
Nonstop2h 01mFrontier
Thu 9/186:22 amBWI - MDW
1 stop10h 36mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$115
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 10/317:10 pmORD - BWI
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Mon 11/36:00 amBWI - ORD
1 stop10h 25mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$115

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Baltimore that are best for you.

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ChicagoBaltimore

MDW - BWI

MDWBWI

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/15

6:20 am-3:35 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/16

9:21 am-10:26 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$110

ChicagoBaltimore

ORD - BWI

ORDBWI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/10

6:30 am-9:22 am

Nonstop1h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/12

10:17 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 13m

$110

ChicagoBaltimore

MDW - BWI

MDWBWI

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/5

6:20 am-7:10 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/7

5:40 pm-6:43 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$110

ChicagoBaltimore

MDW - BWI

MDWBWI

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/28

6:15 am-4:34 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/5

5:40 pm-6:43 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$110

ChicagoBaltimore

MDW - BWI

MDWBWI

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/26

1:49 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/30

8:12 am-3:58 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$110

ChicagoBaltimore

MDW - BWI

MDWBWI

Chicago Midway

Fri 11/14

3:40 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/16

4:30 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$110

ChicagoBaltimore

ORD - BWI

ORDBWI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/17

12:48 pm-3:51 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/20

6:05 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 36m

$110

ChicagoBaltimore

MDW - BWI

MDWBWI

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/25

9:10 am-12:06 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/12

5:40 pm-6:43 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$111

ChicagoBaltimore

MDW - BWI

MDWBWI

Chicago Midway

Fri 11/7

1:37 pm-12:13 am

1 stop9h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/9

9:21 am-10:26 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$111

ChicagoBaltimore

ORD - BWI

ORDBWI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

11:57 am-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/13

4:20 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$112

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Baltimore trip
Airlines
Southwest

Enjoy free snacks and non-alcoholic drinks on board, enhancing your short-haul flight experience.


Two free checked bags included with Southwest's basic fare, perfect for budget-conscious travelers.

Frontier

Frontier offers ultra-low fares, but remember to account for extra fees when booking.


Consider early check-in to secure your seat, as Frontier often overbooks flights.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for comfort on short domestic flights.


United's MileagePlus program allows pooling miles, great for family travel.

Airports
ORD

ORD's Terminal 1 is home to United flights and features a unique dinosaur skeleton display.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
MDW

Use the Orange Line for a quick 30-minute ride from MDW to Chicago's city center.

Read more about MDWby Ramsey Qubein
BWI

Take the MTA Light Rail from BWI to downtown Baltimore for a quick and easy arrival option.

Read more about BWIby Emily Zemler
Our travel experts
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Marisa Garcia

Expert on Southwest and Frontier

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and MDW

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on BWI

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Emily Zemler

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Baltimore

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Baltimore from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Baltimore

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Baltimore?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Baltimore. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Baltimore may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 69 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Baltimore?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Baltimore (average of $241). Flying from Chicago to Baltimore in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 CHI to BWI?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Baltimore. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Baltimore, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Baltimore?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Baltimore. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Baltimore flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Baltimore

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Baltimore. 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 August 14, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to BWI are scheduled on a Thursday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Baltimore

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Baltimore. 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 Baltimore. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Baltimore, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Baltimore. 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 into for flights to Baltimore from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Baltimore, you will be flying into Baltimore/Washington. Baltimore/Washington (BWI) is just 8.5 mi from the center of the city. Baltimore/Washington is the only Baltimore airport and it handles 24 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 5 airlines have flights to Baltimore/Washington from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Baltimore round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Baltimore is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $46 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and American Airlines, starting at $78 and $137 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 80% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Baltimore one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $69. Users have also found prices from $70 and $70 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Baltimore?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Baltimore are Republic Airways (100%), Alaska Airlines (72%) and Spirit Airlines (71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Baltimore?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Baltimore? While on average our users pay $175, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $63. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Baltimore/Washington), is priced around $88.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Baltimore that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Baltimore?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Baltimore?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Baltimore 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 Chicago to Baltimore?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Baltimore (average of $241). Flying from Chicago to Baltimore in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 Chicago to Baltimore

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Baltimore. 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$46Average$177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$78Average$177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$137Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$140Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$163Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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