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$120+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield (BFL) to Chicago (CHI)

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 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — CHI
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Mon 6/23
Mon 6/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bakersfield (BFL) to Chicago (CHI). 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 June 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$120
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$382
From Bakersfield Meadows Field to Chicago (CHI)
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Cheapest flights from Bakersfield to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bakersfield to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 8/2812:50 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/24:21 pmORD - BFL
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/18$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/12:11 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/58:45 amORD - BFL
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$354

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Bakersfield

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 8/28

12:50 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/2

4:21 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$259

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 7/1

2:11 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/5

8:45 am-1:19 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$354

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 9/13

6:31 am-3:58 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$120

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 9/4

6:15 am-10:13 am

3 stops25h 58m

$420

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Deals found on 6/17

Best time to book a flight from Bakersfield to Chicago

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Bakersfield to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 BFL to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Bakersfield to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Bakersfield to Chicago in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated June 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Bakersfield to Chicago to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,809 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,809 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,809 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,809 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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

    Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL), located 4.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Bakersfield to Chicago. 2 airlines have flights from Meadows Field to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Bakersfield Meadows Field to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

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

    Currently priced at $259, American Airlines will fly you from Bakersfield to Chicago and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $354. Users have found that American Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Bakersfield to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 2 airlines flying from Bakersfield to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bakersfield to Chicago. 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 June 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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