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$129+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Chattanooga (CHA)

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 11/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CHA
nov. 29 — dic. 61
sáb. 11/29
sáb. 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Chattanooga Lovell Field are usually found in November or October, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$334

Good round-trip deal

$249 or less

Good one-way deal

$258 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Chattanooga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Chattanooga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/268:06 pmORD - CHA
Nonstop1h 53mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/35:34 pmCHA - ORD
Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
jue. 11/203:06 pmORD - CHA
Nonstop1h 48mAmerican Airlines
dom. 11/236:24 pmCHA - ORD
Nonstop2h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$190
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
sáb. 11/151:58 pmORD - CHA
Nonstop1h 51mAmerican Airlines
dom. 11/236:15 amCHA - ORD
Nonstop2h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
jue. 12/187:30 pmORD - CHA
Nonstop1h 56mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/217:35 amCHA - ORD
Nonstop2h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$204
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
jue. 11/206:00 amMDW - CHA
1 stop5h 52mDelta
dom. 11/236:21 pmCHA - MDW
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Deal found 10/28$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/205:23 amORD - CHA
1 stop4h 09mDelta
dom. 11/236:21 pmCHA - ORD
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Deal found 10/29$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
sáb. 11/156:00 amMDW - CHA
1 stop5h 52mDelta
dom. 11/237:25 amCHA - MDW
1 stop6h 09mDelta
Deal found 10/28$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
sáb. 11/155:23 amORD - CHA
1 stop6h 29mDelta
dom. 11/236:21 pmCHA - ORD
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Deal found 10/28$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/276:23 pmORD - CHA
1 stop15h 17mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/410:21 pmCHA - ORD
1 stop14h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$216
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
jue. 11/138:45 amORD - CHA
Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines
sáb. 11/151:58 pmCHA - ORD
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
jue. 11/63:06 pmORD - CHA
Nonstop1h 48mAmerican Airlines
lun. 11/106:34 pmCHA - ORD
Nonstop2h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/118:00 amORD - CHA
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
vie. 11/144:16 pmCHA - ORD
1 stop23h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$231

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Chattanooga 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 octubre 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Chattanooga that are best for you.

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ChicagoChattanooga

ORD - CHA

ORDCHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 11/26

5:50 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

sáb. 11/29

8:45 am-9:49 am

Nonstop2h 04m

$189

ChicagoChattanooga

ORD - CHA

ORDCHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 1/8

8:45 am-11:44 am

Nonstop1h 59m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

lun. 1/12

1:00 pm-2:12 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$189

ChicagoChattanooga

ORD - CHA

ORDCHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 11/27

10:35 am-1:23 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

jue. 12/4

1:58 pm-3:02 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$189

ChicagoChattanooga

ORD - CHA

ORDCHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 11/25

1:55 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

vie. 11/28

1:58 pm-3:02 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$189

ChicagoChattanooga

ORD - CHA

ORDCHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 11/21

1:55 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

dom. 11/23

7:01 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 04m

$189

ChicagoChattanooga

ORD - CHA

ORDCHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 11/28

1:55 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

dom. 11/30

7:01 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 04m

$189

ChicagoChattanooga

ORD - CHA

ORDCHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 12/18

7:30 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

dom. 12/21

7:35 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$204

ChicagoChattanooga

MDW - CHA

MDWCHA

Chicago Midway

jue. 11/20

6:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

dom. 11/23

6:21 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$209

ChicagoChattanooga

MDW - CHA

MDWCHA

Chicago Midway

mié. 12/3

9:34 am-2:15 pm

1 stop3h 41m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

dom. 12/7

7:25 am-12:34 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$209

ChicagoChattanooga

MDW - CHA

MDWCHA

Chicago Midway

mié. 11/26

12:47 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop3h 47m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

mié. 12/3

5:45 am-9:54 am

1 stop5h 09m

$209

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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 Chattanooga in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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-Chattanooga flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Chattanooga flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Chattanooga flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Chattanooga 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-Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chattanooga from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Chattanooga

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Chattanooga?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Chattanooga. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Chattanooga, you should look to book at least 35 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chattanooga (average of $78). Flying from Chicago to Chattanooga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 CHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Chattanooga. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octubre 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Chattanooga is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Chattanooga?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Chattanooga. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Chattanooga flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Chattanooga

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chattanooga. 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 Chattanooga. Reviews last updated octubre 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Chattanooga by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Chicago to Chattanooga, you will be flying into Lovell Field. Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA) is just 6.0 mi from the center of the city. Lovell Field is the only Chattanooga airport and it handles 3 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 3 airlines have flights to Chattanooga Lovell Field from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Chattanooga?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Chattanooga in 1h 46m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. Chicago and Chattanooga are separated by a distance of 501 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $193, American Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Chattanooga and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $194 and $208, respectively. American Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $214 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $214 and $224, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Chattanooga consider choosing SkyWest Airlines (84%), Emirates (75%) or United Airlines (72%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Chattanooga?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $103. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Chattanooga Lovell Field) can be booked for $189 on average, our data indicates $269 when flying from Chicago to Chattanooga.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chattanooga (average of $78). Flying from Chicago to Chattanooga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 Chattanooga

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Chattanooga. 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 octubre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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