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$259+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield (BFL) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — CHI
Oct 24 — Oct 311
Fri 10/24
Fri 10/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to Chicago

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 September 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$381
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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 September 24, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 11/812:25 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/175:00 amORD - BFL
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/21$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 11/66:45 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/115:00 amORD - BFL
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/23$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 10/241:55 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/275:16 pmORD - BFL
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/21$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Thu 9/251:06 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/166:15 amORD - BFL
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/23$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 10/71:04 pmBFL - ORD
2 stops8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/111:22 pmORD - BFL
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/22$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 10/71:55 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/114:25 pmORD - BFL
1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/22$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 12/186:45 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/307:29 amORD - BFL
1 stop15h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/24$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 9/257:10 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/297:34 amORD - BFL
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/22$443
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 9/271:20 pmBFL - ORD
2 stops8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/3011:10 amORD - BFL
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/21$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 10/241:04 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/275:00 amORD - BFL
2 stops9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/21$454

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bakersfield to Chicago 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 September 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to Chicago that are best for you.

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BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 11/8

12:25 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/17

5:00 am-9:09 am

1 stop6h 09m

$259

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 11/6

6:45 pm-5:20 am

1 stop8h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

5:00 am-11:41 am

1 stop8h 41m

$303

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 10/24

1:55 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

5:16 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$329

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 10/7

1:04 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops8h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

1:22 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$414

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 10/7

1:55 pm-12:54 am

1 stop8h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

4:25 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$418

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 12/18

6:45 pm-5:34 am

1 stop8h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/30

7:29 am-9:11 pm

1 stop15h 42m

$439

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 9/27

1:06 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

4:25 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$443

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 9/27

1:20 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

11:10 am-6:04 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$449

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 10/24

1:04 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

5:00 am-12:19 pm

2 stops9h 19m

$454

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 9/27

1:06 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

7:18 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$478

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Compare providers for flights from Bakersfield to Chicago

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 September 24, 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.

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

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 September 24, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Bakersfield to Chicago, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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
8,928 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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
8,928 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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

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

  • How long is the flight from Bakersfield to Chicago?

    There are many flights that can get you from Bakersfield to Chicago in 5h 36m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1728 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $218, United Airlines will fly you from Bakersfield to Chicago and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $240. Users have found that United Airlines is 47% 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 September 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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