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$159+ 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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CMI
May 10 — May 171
Sun 5/10
Sun 5/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Champaign

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 April 10, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 4/305:21 pm
ORD
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CMI
Nonstop1h 07m
American Airlines
Sun 5/32:38 pm
CMI
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ORD
Nonstop1h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/7$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 4/2112:54 pm
ORD
-
CMI
Nonstop1h 04m
American Airlines
Sat 4/252:38 pm
CMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 4/171:04 pm
ORD
-
CMI
Nonstop1h 04m
American Airlines
Tue 4/216:58 pm
CMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Fri 8/1411:45 am
ORD
-
CMI
Nonstop1h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 8/188:43 pm
CMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/9$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 4/171:04 pm
ORD
-
CMI
Nonstop1h 04m
American Airlines
Sun 4/196:58 pm
CMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/7$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 8/205:11 pm
ORD
-
CMI
Nonstop0h 55m
American Airlines
Fri 8/2111:24 am
CMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/8$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 4/105:21 pm
ORD
-
CMI
Nonstop1h 07m
American Airlines
Sun 4/126:58 pm
CMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/9$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 5/195:17 pm
ORD
-
CMI
Nonstop1h 07m
American Airlines
Thu 5/216:05 am
CMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/7$457

Find flight deals from Chicago to Champaign

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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 April 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Champaign that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

5:21 pm-6:28 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 5/3

2:38 pm-3:53 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$229

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

5:21 pm-6:28 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 5/11

6:55 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$229

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

12:54 pm-1:58 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 5/12

2:28 pm-3:43 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$229

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

5:17 pm-6:24 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 5/14

6:55 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$229

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

1:04 pm-2:08 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 4/28

6:58 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$259

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

12:54 pm-1:58 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 4/25

2:38 pm-3:53 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$259

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/14

11:45 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 8/18

8:43 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$299
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/20

5:11 pm-6:06 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 8/21

11:24 am-12:37 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

$317

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/7

10:54 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 6/13

6:30 am-7:44 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$409
Cheapest one-way

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/2

4:20 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

$229

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Champaign

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Cheapflights Insights

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 April 10, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 62% on flights from Chicago to Champaign by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Champaign

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Champaign. 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 April 10, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to CMI are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Champaign. 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 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 7 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 07m. 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 American Airlines (74%), Envoy Air (74%) or Iberia (71%) 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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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 April 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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