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$90+ 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CID — CHI
janv. 11 — janv. 181
dim. 1/11
dim. 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 décembre 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
mer. 12/248:55 amCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
mer. 12/311:38 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
mar. 12/2310:20 amCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
sam. 1/38:35 amORD - CID
Nonstop1h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
mar. 12/306:00 amCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
mar. 1/64:57 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
sam. 12/208:00 amCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
dim. 12/218:20 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
jeu. 12/186:30 amCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
dim. 1/115:50 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
ven. 12/198:00 amCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
mer. 12/2412:56 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
sam. 12/136:25 amCID - ORD
1 stop4h 08mDelta
mer. 12/176:00 amORD - CID
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Deal found 12/11$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
sam. 12/136:35 amCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
dim. 12/145:50 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
sam. 12/1312:22 pmCID - ORD
2 stops8h 13mDelta
mar. 12/166:00 amORD - CID
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Deal found 12/11$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
ven. 12/126:25 amCID - ORD
1 stop5h 15mDelta
sam. 12/136:00 amORD - CID
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Deal found 12/11$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
ven. 12/125:21 pmCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
dim. 12/145:50 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
sam. 12/1312:22 pmCID - MDW
1 stop5h 56mDelta
dim. 12/147:02 pmMDW - CID
1 stop4h 17mDelta
Deal found 12/11$447

Find 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 décembre 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$90
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$256

Good round-trip deal

$320 or less

Good one-way deal

$259 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 décembre 12, 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

jeu. 1/8

6:41 pm-8:09 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 1/15

8:00 am-9:24 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$179

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

ven. 1/2

8:00 am-9:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 1/15

8:20 pm-9:34 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$179

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

mer. 12/31

3:27 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 1/1

10:28 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$194

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - MDW

CIDMDW

Cedar Rapids

jeu. 1/8

12:11 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Chicago Midway

jeu. 1/15

9:50 am-3:35 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$199

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

mer. 1/7

6:30 am-1:08 pm

2 stops6h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 1/10

6:45 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$204

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

ven. 12/26

6:30 am-7:58 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 12/30

3:35 pm-4:53 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$209

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

sam. 12/27

7:39 am-9:07 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 12/29

8:31 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 16m

$209

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

jeu. 12/25

5:28 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 12/28

8:20 pm-9:34 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$209

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

sam. 3/7

6:36 am-10:25 am

1 stop3h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 3/14

6:15 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 00m

$214

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

mar. 12/30

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 1/6

4:57 pm-6:13 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$237

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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 Cedar Rapids to Chicago in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 Cedar Rapids-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Cedar Rapids-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cedar Rapids-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cedar Rapids-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Cedar Rapids-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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago (average of $58). Flying from Cedar Rapids to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 décembre 12, 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 37% 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 afternoons 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 décembre 12, 2025.

The most flights from CID to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 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 décembre 12, 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
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

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 28 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 28m. 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 30% 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 (78%), Envoy Air (78%), Aer Lingus (76%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $169. While the most popular route (Cedar Rapids - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $179 on average, our data indicates $855 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago (average of $58). Flying from Cedar Rapids to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 décembre 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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