$312+ 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 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — CHI
Oct 6 — Oct 131
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Bakersfield to ChicagoExplore 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 6, 2026.
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 6, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/1012:37 pm -
1 stop8h 53m
Tue 10/135:00 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 11/1112:50 pm -
1 stop8h 48m
Sat 11/146:59 am -
2 stops10h 32m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/2312:45 pm -
1 stop8h 58m
Tue 9/295:00 am -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/42:18 pm -
1 stop6h 41m
Sun 11/85:55 am -
1 stop7h 41m
Deal found 9/4![United Airlines logo]()
$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Wed 11/49:59 am -
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Sun 11/85:00 am -
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Deal found 9/4![American Airlines logo]()
$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Sat 10/1710:04 am -
1 stop8h 18m
Wed 10/217:44 am -
1 stop9h 42m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$412
Best flights from Bakersfield to ChicagoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Bakersfield to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 6, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Bakersfield to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 6, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Wed 10/74:20 pm -
1 stop6h 35m
Wed 10/146:00 am -
1 stop7h 21m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 10/1012:37 pm -
1 stop8h 53m
Tue 10/135:00 am -
2 stops8h 48m
Deal found 9/5![American Airlines logo]()
$370
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 11/192:18 pm -
1 stop8h 41m
Sun 11/223:47 pm -
1 stop6h 07m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 9/2312:45 pm -
1 stop7h 46m
Tue 9/295:00 am -
2 stops8h 45m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Sat 10/1710:04 am -
1 stop8h 18m
Wed 10/217:44 am -
1 stop9h 42m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 11/202:18 pm -
1 stop8h 41m
Wed 11/257:00 am -
1 stop6h 36m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$430
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Sat 9/2610:04 am -
1 stop9h 33m
Tue 9/297:44 am -
1 stop9h 49m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$448
Last-minute flights from Bakersfield to ChicagoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Bakersfield to Chicago. Data last updated September 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Bakersfield to Chicago. Data last updated September 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 9/1212:45 pm -
1 stop7h 46m
Wed 9/1612:09 pm -
1 stop8h 41m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$416
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/2312:45 pm -
1 stop8h 58m
Tue 9/295:00 am -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/1012:37 pm -
1 stop8h 53m
Tue 10/135:00 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Sat 10/1710:04 am -
1 stop8h 18m
Wed 10/217:44 am -
1 stop9h 42m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$412
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 10/2612:37 pm -
1 stop8h 53m
Sun 11/16:00 am -
2 stops8h 24m
Deal found 9/4![American Airlines logo]()
$420
One-way flights from Bakersfield to ChicagoSearch for one-way flight options from Bakersfield to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 6, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Bakersfield to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 6, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Sun 9/206:20 pm -
1 stop9h 39m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Sat 9/1212:45 pm -
1 stop8h 58m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![American Airlines logo]()
$573
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1211:30 am -
1 stop9h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![United Airlines logo]()
$583
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $312 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $372 |
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Cheapest round-trip
BakersfieldChicago
BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
BFLORD
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Wed 10/7
4:20 pm-12:55 am
1 stop6h 35m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 10/14
6:00 am-11:21 am
1 stop7h 21m
$312
BakersfieldChicago
BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
BFLORD
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Thu 11/19
2:18 pm-12:59 am
1 stop8h 41m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 11/22
3:47 pm-7:54 pm
1 stop6h 07m
$348
BakersfieldChicago
BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
BFLORD
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 10/10
12:37 pm-11:30 pm
1 stop8h 53m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 10/13
5:00 am-11:48 am
2 stops8h 48m
$370
BakersfieldChicago
BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
BFLORD
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Wed 9/23
12:45 pm-10:31 pm
1 stop7h 46m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 9/29
5:00 am-11:45 am
2 stops8h 45m
$388
BakersfieldChicago
BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
BFLORD
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 10/17
10:04 am-8:22 pm
1 stop8h 18m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 10/21
7:44 am-3:26 pm
1 stop9h 42m
$412
BakersfieldChicago
BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
BFLORD
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Fri 11/20
2:18 pm-12:59 am
1 stop8h 41m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 11/25
7:00 am-11:36 am
1 stop6h 36m
$430
BakersfieldChicago
BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
BFLORD
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 9/26
10:04 am-9:37 pm
1 stop9h 33m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 9/29
7:44 am-3:33 pm
1 stop9h 49m
$448
BakersfieldChicago
BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
BFLORD
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sun 9/20
6:20 pm-5:59 am
1 stop9h 39m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$453
Quickest round-trip
BakersfieldChicago
BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
BFLORD
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 9/12
12:45 pm-11:43 pm
1 stop8h 58m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$573
BakersfieldChicago
BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
BFLORD
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 9/12
11:30 am-11:10 pm
1 stop9h 40m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$583
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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 Bakersfield to Chicago in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Bakersfield with our price prediction graph.
BFL-CHI
BFL-ORD
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Bakersfield to Chicago
BFL-CHI
BFL-ORD
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bakersfield to Chicago?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Chicago (average of $368). Flying from Bakersfield to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $593). 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’s the top layover airport for flights from Bakersfield to Chicago?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Bakersfield to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Phoenix (PHX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from Bakersfield to Chicago on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Bakersfield to Chicago?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Bakersfield to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
San Francisco (SFO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $129.
What’s the fastest layover option from Bakersfield to Chicago?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Bakersfield to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 59m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Bakersfield to Chicago?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Bakersfield to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 59m.
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 6, 2026.
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.
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Food
6.6
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayChris,Aug 2026
MIA - ORD
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Food
6.6
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayChris,Aug 2026
MIA - ORD
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Food
6.6
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayChris,Aug 2026
MIA - ORD
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$278 | Average$593 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$294 | Average$458 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |