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$302+ 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 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — CHI
Aug 20 — Aug 271
Thu 8/20
Thu 8/27
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 July 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 9/2312:45 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 46m
American Airlines
Tue 9/299:40 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop8h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 8/2212:15 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop9h 15m
American Airlines
Sat 8/2912:10 pm
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop7h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/17$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1812:15 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop9h 15m
American Airlines
Sat 8/225:00 am
ORD
-
BFL
2 stops8h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/16$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 8/122:03 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 02m
United Airlines
Wed 8/192:42 pm
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop8h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/17$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2612:37 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop8h 53m
American Airlines
Sun 11/16:48 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop6h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/16$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sun 8/24:24 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Sat 10/36:59 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop6h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/129:39 am
BFL
-
ORD
2 stops8h 51m
American Airlines
Wed 8/1910:45 am
ORD
-
BFL
2 stops9h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/16$365
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sun 8/26:00 am
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop6h 21m
American Airlines
Thu 8/2712:11 pm
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop9h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$373

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 July 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$302
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$578
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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 July 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to Chicago that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 8/12

2:03 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/19

2:42 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$320

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 9/15

2:03 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/20

5:55 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 45m

$320

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 10/23

4:20 pm-12:59 am

1 stop6h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/26

7:15 am-11:40 am

1 stop6h 25m

$338

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 10/10

12:05 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/13

6:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 17m

$402
Quickest round-trip

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 10/26

4:15 pm-12:35 am

1 stop6h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/1

5:00 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 28m

$424

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 10/26

2:03 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/1

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 40m

$438

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 9/23

12:45 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/29

5:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops8h 45m

$473
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 8/21

9:39 am-6:01 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$368

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 8/21

11:30 am-8:26 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$368

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/1

1:41 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$448

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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 July.
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, 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 April is currently the most expensive (average of $586). 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 July 21, 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
10,011 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
10,011 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,011 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,011 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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 7h 02m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1728 mi.

  • 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 50% 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, 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 April is currently the most expensive (average of $586). 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 July 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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