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$229+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Champaign (CMI)

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 2/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CMI
Dec 19 — Dec 261
Fri 12/19
Fri 12/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Champaign

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Champaign (CMI). 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 November 19, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

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$295
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$229
(American Airlines)
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Champaign. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 19, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Tue 12/235:42 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop0h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/2411:33 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Thu 12/185:42 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop0h 58mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/2511:33 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Tue 12/169:40 amORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/237:10 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$390
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/29:41 amORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/611:15 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$425
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Mon 12/158:23 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/227:10 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$456
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/38:23 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/76:06 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$458
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Mon 11/179:45 amORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/2411:16 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/16$491
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Mon 12/19:41 amORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/58:09 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$749

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ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/23

5:42 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop0h 58m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 1/24

11:33 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$295

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

9:53 am-10:47 am

Nonstop0h 54m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 2/17

11:21 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$355

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/18

5:42 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop0h 58m

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 12/25

11:33 am-12:42 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$361

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/17

9:40 am-10:51 am

Nonstop1h 11m

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 12/24

11:33 am-12:42 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$390

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

9:40 am-10:51 am

Nonstop1h 11m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 12/23

7:10 pm-8:33 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$390

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

11:52 am-12:51 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 12/9

11:21 am-12:31 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$425

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

9:41 am-10:45 am

Nonstop1h 04m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 12/6

11:15 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$425

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/15

8:23 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 12/22

7:10 pm-8:33 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$456

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

8:23 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 12/7

6:06 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$458

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/13

8:40 pm-9:34 pm

Nonstop0h 54m

$229

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Champaign

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Champaign in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Champaign flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Champaign flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Champaign flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Champaign flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Champaign flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Champaign

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to CMI?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Champaign. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 19, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from Chicago to Champaign by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Champaign from Chicago?

    Champaign University-Willard (CMI), located 11.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Champaign. 0 airlines have flights to University-Willard from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Champaign University-Willard should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Champaign?

    Airlines like American Airlines fly from Chicago to Champaign in about 58m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 135 mi between Chicago and Champaign. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Consider United Airlines (100%), American Airlines (72%) or Envoy Air (72%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Champaign.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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