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$339+ 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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CMI
Feb 6 — Feb 131
Fri 2/6
Fri 2/13
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 January 7, 2026.

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eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$351
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$339
(American Airlines)

Good one-way deal

$389 or less
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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 January 7, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Thu 3/58:19 amORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/119:52 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 4/2412:45 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/262:18 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 1/209:45 amORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/246:00 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$390
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sat 1/245:25 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop0h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/2711:21 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$423
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Wed 1/215:25 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop0h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/2511:24 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sat 1/243:23 pmORD - CMI
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/316:53 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$433
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sat 1/249:58 amORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/266:00 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$434
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sat 1/241:15 pmORD - CMI
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/283:45 pmCMI - ORD
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$442
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sat 1/241:15 pmORD - CMI
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/306:53 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$444
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Thu 1/295:25 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop0h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/16:00 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$445
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 2/27:25 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/911:24 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$456

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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 January 7, 2026.
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

Thu 3/5

8:19 am-9:21 am

Nonstop1h 02m

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 3/11

9:52 am-11:01 am

Nonstop1h 09m

$351

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

12:45 pm-1:48 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 4/26

2:18 pm-3:31 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

$361

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

9:45 am-10:50 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-7:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$390

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

5:25 pm-6:23 pm

Nonstop0h 58m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 1/31

11:33 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$423

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

7:25 pm-8:27 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 1/31

11:33 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$423

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

5:25 pm-6:23 pm

Nonstop0h 58m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-7:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$423

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

9:58 am-11:03 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 1/27

3:45 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$433

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

9:42 am-10:47 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 1/31

6:53 pm-8:14 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$434

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

9:58 am-11:03 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 1/30

11:24 am-12:31 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$434

ChicagoChampaign

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

5:25 pm-6:23 pm

Nonstop0h 58m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 1/25

11:24 am-12:31 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$434

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 January 7, 2026.

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.

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 January 7, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to CMI are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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. 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 6 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 02m. 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 (62%), Envoy Air (62%) or Iberia (54%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Champaign.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Champaign?

    On average you can expect to pay $389 for a flight from Chicago to Champaign. The cheapest flight overall is $145 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Champaign University-Willard) is currently priced at $351.

  • 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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