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$102+ Cheap flights from Cedar Rapids (CID) 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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CID — CHI
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cedar Rapids (CID) 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$102
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$239

Good round-trip deal

$308 or less

Good one-way deal

$226 or less
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Cheapest flights from Cedar Rapids to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cedar Rapids to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/298:00 amCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/112:50 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/26$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/146:19 pmCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/219:15 amORD - CID
Nonstop1h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$184
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 8/304:13 pmCID - ORD
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Wed 9/35:40 pmORD - CID
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Deal found 7/28$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sat 8/3012:10 pmCID - MDW
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Sun 8/317:17 pmMDW - CID
1 stop3h 30mDelta
Deal found 7/27$267
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/153:38 pmCID - ORD
2 stops24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/175:16 pmORD - CID
1 stop16h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$340

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cedar Rapids 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 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cedar Rapids to Chicago that are best for you.

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Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

Fri 8/29

8:00 am-9:19 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/1

12:50 pm-2:07 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$179

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

Thu 8/14

6:19 pm-7:39 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/21

9:15 am-10:33 am

Nonstop1h 18m

$184

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/30

4:13 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

6:10 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 20m

$199

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - MDW

CIDMDW

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/30

12:10 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/31

7:17 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop3h 30m

$267

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

Fri 8/15

3:38 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops24h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/17

5:16 pm-9:52 am

1 stop16h 36m

$340

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

Mon 8/11

1:56 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$102

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

Fri 10/24

12:31 pm-9:03 am

1 stop20h 32m

$148

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

Tue 8/26

2:57 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$204

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/23

4:30 pm-11:34 am

2 stops19h 04m

$238

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - MDW

CIDMDW

Cedar Rapids

Tue 8/12

12:10 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$279

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Deals found on 7/28

Best time to book a flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cedar Rapids 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 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cedar Rapids to Chicago in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cedar Rapids to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cedar Rapids to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cedar Rapids to Chicago flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Cedar Rapids to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Cedar Rapids to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

The most flights from CID to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cedar Rapids 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 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Cedar Rapids to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,977 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Chicago?

    Cedar Rapids (CID) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Cedar Rapids; the airport handles an average of 24 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Cedar Rapids airport to Chicago. It is only a 9.2 mi journey to Cedar Rapids (CID) from Cedar Rapids’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cedar Rapids to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($179), American Airlines ($184), and Delta ($199) offers the cheapest pricing from Cedar Rapids to Chicago. You may be able to fly from Cedar Rapids to Chicago for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cedar Rapids to Chicago one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $148 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $204 and United Airlines from $238 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cedar Rapids to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cedar Rapids to Chicago on time: Republic Airways (100%), Emirates (80%), Aer Lingus (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cedar Rapids to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $173. While the most popular route (Cedar Rapids - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $179 on average our data indicates $1,579 when flying from Cedar Rapids to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cedar Rapids to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cedar Rapids to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cedar Rapids to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Cedar Rapids 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 2 airlines flying from Cedar Rapids to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cedar Rapids 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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