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$178+ Cheap flights from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BTR — CHI
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Baton Rouge (BTR) 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 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$178
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$354
From Baton Rouge Ryan to Chicago (CHI)
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Cheapest flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Baton Rouge to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/42:20 pmBTR - ORD
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Sat 9/135:30 amORD - BTR
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Deal found 7/30$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/124:38 pmBTR - MDW
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Sat 8/164:25 pmMDW - BTR
1 stop5h 48mDelta
Deal found 7/29$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/53:52 pmBTR - ORD
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/76:00 amORD - BTR
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/225:39 pmBTR - ORD
1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/2410:25 amORD - BTR
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$274

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Baton Rouge

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Baton RougeChicago

BTR - ORD

BTRORD

Baton Rouge Ryan

Thu 9/4

2:20 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

5:30 am-12:52 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$249

Baton RougeChicago

BTR - MDW

BTRMDW

Baton Rouge Ryan

Tue 8/12

4:38 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/16

4:25 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$259

Baton RougeChicago

BTR - ORD

BTRORD

Baton Rouge Ryan

Fri 9/5

3:52 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop5h 11m

$265

Baton RougeChicago

BTR - ORD

BTRORD

Baton Rouge Ryan

Fri 8/22

5:39 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/24

10:25 am-5:49 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$274

Baton RougeChicago

BTR - ORD

BTRORD

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 9/13

6:41 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$178

Baton RougeChicago

BTR - MDW

BTRMDW

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 9/13

10:27 am-3:26 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$179

Baton RougeChicago

BTR - ORD

BTRORD

Baton Rouge Ryan

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$179

Baton RougeChicago

BTR - ORD

BTRORD

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 9/13

5:00 am-6:50 pm

2 stops13h 50m

$263

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Deals found on 7/30

Best time to book a flight from Baton Rouge to Chicago

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Baton Rouge to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Baton Rouge to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Baton Rouge 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 BTR to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Baton Rouge 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 July 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Baton Rouge to Chicago in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Baton Rouge 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 July 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Baton Rouge to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago?

    Baton Rouge Ryan (BTR) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Baton Rouge to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Ryan; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Baton Rouge airport to Chicago. It is only a 5.8 mi journey to Ryan (BTR) from Baton Rouge’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago round-trip from $249. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $265, and American Airlines, from $274. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Baton Rouge to Chicago one-way?

    $178 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $179 and $263, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Baton Rouge to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Baton Rouge to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Baton Rouge 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 3 airlines flying from Baton Rouge to Chicago

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Baton Rouge 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$238Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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