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$280+ 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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — CHI
May 23 — May 301
Sat 5/23
Sat 5/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to Chicago

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 April 23, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Sat 5/97:02 pm
BFL
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ORD
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Sat 5/165:00 am
ORD
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BFL
1 stop6h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/18$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 8/295:52 am
BFL
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ORD
1 stop8h 02m
American Airlines
Sat 9/197:34 am
ORD
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BFL
1 stop6h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/157:02 pm
BFL
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ORD
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Tue 5/195:00 am
ORD
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BFL
1 stop6h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 5/284:42 pm
BFL
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ORD
1 stop5h 48m
American Airlines
Mon 6/15:00 am
ORD
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BFL
1 stop5h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 9/512:15 pm
BFL
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ORD
1 stop7h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 9/95:00 am
ORD
-
BFL
2 stops8h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/812:17 pm
BFL
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ORD
1 stop5h 52m
American Airlines
Wed 5/135:00 am
ORD
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BFL
1 stop6h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 5/147:02 pm
BFL
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ORD
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 5/185:00 am
ORD
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BFL
1 stop6h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 7/84:24 pm
BFL
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ORD
1 stop6h 11m
American Airlines
Sat 7/119:40 am
ORD
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BFL
2 stops8h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/19$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 7/294:24 pm
BFL
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ORD
1 stop6h 11m
American Airlines
Sat 8/15:19 pm
ORD
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BFL
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$376
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/87:02 pm
BFL
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ORD
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Thu 5/145:00 am
ORD
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BFL
1 stop6h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20$383

Find 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 April 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$280
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$443
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 April 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to Chicago that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 6/24

4:42 pm-12:28 am

1 stop5h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/8

7:02 am-12:36 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$330

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 5/8

12:17 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/14

5:00 am-9:14 am

1 stop6h 14m

$383
Quickest round-trip

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 6/11

4:42 pm-12:28 am

1 stop5h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/15

5:00 am-8:57 am

1 stop5h 57m

$404

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 6/20

1:53 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/25

4:30 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 45m

$430

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 9/2

12:45 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

2:33 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$430

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 5/12

2:14 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/21

3:57 pm-12:15 am

1 stop10h 18m

$499

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/16

2:14 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/21

3:57 pm-12:15 am

1 stop10h 18m

$499

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 5/8

2:14 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/13

9:54 pm-10:46 am

2 stops14h 52m

$543

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 6/20

6:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/25

10:16 am-4:12 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$554
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 6/26

9:37 am-5:54 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$378

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Chicago (average of $129). Flying from Bakersfield to Chicago in May is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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.

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

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 April 23, 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,637 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,637 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,637 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,659 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,637 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.

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 46m. 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 $240, 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 $278. Users have found that American Airlines is 46% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Chicago (average of $129). Flying from Bakersfield to Chicago in May is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 April 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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