Cheap flights from Bakersfield (BFL) to Chicago (CHI) from $188

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/1. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
BFL — CHI
oct. 7 — oct. 141

How to find the cheapest flight from Bakersfield (BFL) to Chicago (CHI)

All the information you need to plan the best BFL to CHI flight in 2023: compare Bakersfield to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$207

One-way from

$188
High demand for flights, 40% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 39% potential price drop
From Bakersfield Meadows Field to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Bakersfield Meadows Field to Chicago (CHI)

BFL - CHI

Price

$207 - $364

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

CHI

Rainfall

1.7 - 4.9 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Bakersfield to Chicago?

Flights from Bakersfield to Chicago are found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bakersfield to Chicago?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chicago from Bakersfield. Prices for February average $640 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $269. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 66% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from Bakersfield to Chicago (BFL - CHI)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Bakersfield to Chicago at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Bakersfield to Chicago

Take a peek at the cheapest United Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Bakersfield to Chicago. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Bakersfield to Chicago

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Cheap Bakersfield to Chicago flights in October & November 2023

The best prices found for BFL to CHI flights for October, November
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Bakersfield to Chicago 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chicago from Bakersfield found for this year
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One-way flights to Chicago from Bakersfield

The cheapest one-way flights from Bakersfield to Chicago
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Budget

$425 - $677

Route

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Price

Bakersfield Meadows FieldChicago O'Hare Intl

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

mié. 11/1

1 stop11h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 11/3

1 stop25h 26m

Bakersfield Meadows FieldChicago O'Hare Intl

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

mié. 11/1

2 stops12h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 11/3

1 stop25h 26m

Bakersfield Meadows FieldChicago O'Hare Intl

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

vie. 10/20

1 stop9h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 10/25

1 stop9h 08m

Bakersfield Meadows FieldChicago O'Hare Intl

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

vie. 10/20

1 stop9h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 10/25

2 stops8h 40m

Bakersfield Meadows FieldChicago O'Hare Intl

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

mié. 11/22

1 stop8h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 11/27

1 stop7h 57m

Bakersfield Meadows FieldChicago O'Hare Intl

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

mié. 11/1

2 stops8h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 11/3

2 stops9h 50m

Bakersfield Meadows FieldChicago O'Hare Intl

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

mié. 11/22

2 stops11h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 11/27

1 stop7h 57m

Bakersfield Meadows FieldChicago O'Hare Intl

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

vie. 10/20

2 stops11h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 10/25

2 stops9h 30m

Bakersfield Meadows FieldChicago O'Hare Intl

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

mié. 11/22

2 stops11h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 11/27

2 stops17h 37m

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Deals found on 10/2

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

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
1,890 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I will try not to ever fly United. They are not honest. Missed the connection in Chicago. United flight was approx. 3 hours late. United did not help for re- booking. Turkish airlines were very helpful.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I will try not to ever fly United. They are not honest. Missed the connection in Chicago. United flight was approx. 3 hours late. United did not help for re- booking. Turkish airlines were very helpful.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I will try not to ever fly United. They are not honest. Missed the connection in Chicago. United flight was approx. 3 hours late. United did not help for re- booking. Turkish airlines were very helpful.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Bakersfield to Chicago flights.

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.

Can I find flights from Bakersfield to Chicago for under $500 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Bakersfield to Chicago for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $425, but on average you can expect to pay $542.

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

Currently priced at $425, 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 $495. Users have found that United Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What does BFL to ORD mean?

Great question - BFL to ORD just means Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Top 2 airlines flying from Bakersfield to Chicago

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Bakersfield to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$375Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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