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$69+ 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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CID — CHI
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cedar Rapids to Chicago

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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$69
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$229

Good round-trip deal

$298 or less

Good one-way deal

$202 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 September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/106:18 pmCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/128:21 amORD - CID
Nonstop1h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/231:41 pmCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/112:01 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$184
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 9/256:29 pmCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/298:20 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/106:47 amCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/178:13 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$192
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/1712:42 pmCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/24:49 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$194
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 11/11:25 pmCID - ORD
1 stop3h 25mDelta
Tue 11/46:08 amORD - CID
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Deal found 9/11$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/175:29 pmCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/218:10 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/2012:20 pmCID - ORD
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Wed 9/246:15 amORD - CID
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 9/10$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 9/178:00 amCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/29:20 amORD - CID
Nonstop1h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$222
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/97:30 amCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/138:59 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$223
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/2012:20 pmCID - ORD
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Tue 9/236:15 amORD - CID
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 9/10$229
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Thu 10/308:26 pmCID - MDW
1 stop15h 04mFrontier
Sun 11/212:30 pmMDW - CID
1 stop7h 06mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$330

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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 September 11, 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 10/17

1:00 pm-2:14 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

8:21 am-9:32 am

Nonstop1h 11m

$179

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

Fri 9/26

6:29 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

5:55 pm-7:07 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$189

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

Fri 10/10

6:47 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/17

8:13 pm-9:33 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$192

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - MDW

CIDMDW

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/7

12:05 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/14

6:45 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$199

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/7

12:05 pm-4:48 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

7:00 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop3h 36m

$199

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

Tue 11/25

11:10 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/30

9:14 am-10:35 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$239

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/11

7:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

9:30 am-3:47 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$242

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

Tue 9/23

5:29 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

8:20 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$244

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

Wed 9/24

8:00 am-9:19 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

8:13 pm-9:33 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$254

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

Wed 11/26

8:00 am-9:21 am

Nonstop1h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/29

7:35 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$262

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Best time to book a flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Cedar Rapids with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago

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 September 11, 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 23% 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 September 11, 2025.

The most flights from CID to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (39 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

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 September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

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
8,937 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

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
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

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

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  • 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 33 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.

  • How long is the flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago?

    Departing from Cedar Rapids to Chicago will take you 1h 14m. Airlines will cover a distance of 196 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($179), and United Airlines ($179) 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 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: Qatar Airways (68%), Aer Lingus (68%), Envoy Air (68%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $163. While the most popular route (Cedar Rapids - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $179 on average, our data indicates $960 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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