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$211+ 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 11/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CMI
Nov 1 — Nov 81
Sat 11/1
Sat 11/8
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 October 2, 2025.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

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$296
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$211
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Champaign
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 October 2, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Sat 11/1512:20 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/228:10 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/1$296
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Sat 11/19:42 amORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/211:20 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/289:42 amORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/411:20 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/29$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/302:54 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/66:00 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/242:54 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/317:00 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$441
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/92:54 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/1411:13 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$458
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/105:31 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/1311:13 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$461
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Sun 10/58:45 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/77:01 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/1$719
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/29:40 amORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/27:56 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$749

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Champaign that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Champaign that are best for you.

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ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/15

12:20 pm-1:20 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 11/22

8:10 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$296

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

9:42 am-10:43 am

Nonstop1h 01m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 11/2

11:20 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$328

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/28

9:42 am-10:43 am

Nonstop1h 01m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 11/4

11:20 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$345

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/29

9:44 am-10:45 am

Nonstop1h 01m

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 11/5

4:45 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$345

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/30

2:54 pm-3:54 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 11/6

6:00 am-7:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$361

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/14

8:20 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 3/17

1:16 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

$385

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/24

2:54 pm-3:54 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 10/31

7:00 am-8:16 am

Nonstop1h 16m

$441

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/10

5:31 pm-6:31 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$318

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/28

11:52 am-12:51 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$345

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/27

8:20 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$345

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Champaign flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Champaign

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Champaign from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Champaign (average of $384). Flying from Chicago to Champaign in June is currently the most expensive (average of $548). 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 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 October 2, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% 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. 1 airline 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 2 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Champaign?

    Airlines like American Airlines fly from Chicago to Champaign in about 1h. 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 Qatar Airways (77%), American Airlines (76%) or Envoy Air (76%) 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Champaign (average of $384). Flying from Chicago to Champaign in June is currently the most expensive (average of $548). 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 airline flying from Chicago to Champaign

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chicago to Champaign. 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 October 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$295Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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