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$215+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Baton Rouge (BTR)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BTR
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Baton Rouge

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Baton Rouge (BTR). 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$215
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$313
From Chicago (CHI) to Baton Rouge Ryan
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Baton Rouge
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Baton Rouge. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/1512:43 pmMDW - BTR
1 stop5h 26mDelta
Fri 8/224:38 pmBTR - MDW
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Deal found 7/2$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 7/245:35 amORD - BTR
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Mon 7/287:00 pmBTR - ORD
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Deal found 7/2$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/154:21 pmORD - BTR
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/225:39 pmBTR - ORD
1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 9/116:00 amORD - BTR
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/145:00 amBTR - ORD
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$319

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Baton Rouge

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ChicagoBaton Rouge

MDW - BTR

MDWBTR

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/15

12:43 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Fri 8/22

4:38 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$249

ChicagoBaton Rouge

ORD - BTR

ORDBTR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/24

5:35 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 00m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Mon 7/28

7:00 pm-12:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

$249

ChicagoBaton Rouge

ORD - BTR

ORDBTR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/15

4:21 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Fri 8/22

5:39 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$250

ChicagoBaton Rouge

ORD - BTR

ORDBTR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/11

6:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop5h 11m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sun 9/14

5:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop6h 08m

$319

ChicagoBaton Rouge

MDW - BTR

MDWBTR

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/15

12:43 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$215

ChicagoBaton Rouge

ORD - BTR

ORDBTR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/15

10:26 am-5:10 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$215

ChicagoBaton Rouge

ORD - BTR

ORDBTR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/15

9:30 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops15h 48m

$277

ChicagoBaton Rouge

ORD - BTR

ORDBTR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/9

5:35 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 00m

$375

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Deals found on 7/1

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Baton Rouge

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Baton Rouge

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Baton Rouge (average of $334). Flying from Chicago to Baton Rouge in March is currently the most expensive (average of $455). 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 BTR?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Baton Rouge. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Baton Rouge in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 83% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Baton Rouge?

Reviews of airlines servicing Baton Rouge

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Baton Rouge. 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 Baton Rouge. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Baton Rouge. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Baton Rouge. 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 Baton Rouge from Chicago?

    Baton Rouge Ryan (BTR) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Baton Rouge. You should not have trouble finding flights to Ryan from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Baton Rouge airport from Chicago. It is only a 5.8 mi journey from Ryan (BTR) to Baton Rouge’s city center.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Baton Rouge, with prices starting at $249. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $250 and $324, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $215 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $215 and $277, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Baton Rouge?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Baton Rouge (average of $334). Flying from Chicago to Baton Rouge in March is currently the most expensive (average of $455). 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 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Baton Rouge

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Baton Rouge. 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$261Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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