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$294+ Cheap flights from Champaign (CMI) 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 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMI — CHI
Dec 19 — Dec 261
Fri 12/19
Fri 12/26
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Champaign (CMI) 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 November 19, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$355
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$294
(American Airlines)

Good round-trip deal

$401 or less

Good one-way deal

$320 or less
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Cheapest flights from Champaign to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Champaign to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 19, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/276:00 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/315:42 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop0h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Tue 12/164:45 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/235:42 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop0h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$390
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Tue 12/211:16 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/68:22 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$425
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 12/156:06 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/228:21 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/16$456
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Thu 11/206:00 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/226:29 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/16$458
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 11/2111:16 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/116:29 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$491
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/11:22 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/58:23 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$749
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Mon 12/227:10 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/235:42 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop0h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$779

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Champaign to Chicago that are best for you.

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ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 12/27

6:00 am-7:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

5:42 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop0h 58m

$355

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 4/7

11:33 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/11

2:50 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$355

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 12/17

11:21 am-12:31 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/24

9:56 am-11:00 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$390

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 12/16

4:45 pm-6:01 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/23

5:42 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop0h 58m

$390

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 12/2

11:16 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/6

8:22 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$425

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 12/15

6:06 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/22

8:21 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$456

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 2/14

6:36 am-9:48 am

1 stop27h 12m

$294

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 2/13

6:36 am-9:48 am

1 stop27h 12m

$319

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 1/16

7:03 am-8:38 am

1 stop25h 35m

$319

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 2/20

2:54 pm-9:48 am

1 stop18h 54m

$319

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

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to Chicago (average of $148). Flying from Champaign to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $432). 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 CMI to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Champaign 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 November 19, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Champaign to Chicago in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Champaign to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Champaign 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 November 19, 2025.

The most flights from CMI to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Related info for your journey

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

    Champaign University-Willard (CMI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Champaign to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from University-Willard; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Champaign airport to Chicago. It is only a 11.3 mi journey to University-Willard (CMI) from Champaign’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Champaign to Chicago?

    For as low as $355, American Airlines can have you in Chicago from Champaign in 1h 17m. Airlines will cover a distance of 135 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Champaign to Chicago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Champaign to Chicago are Qatar Airways (84%), American Airlines (67%) and Envoy Air (67%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Champaign to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Champaign to Chicago is $163. On average you can expect to pay $452. The most popular route, (Champaign University-Willard - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $355.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Champaign to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Champaign 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 Champaign to Chicago?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to Chicago (average of $148). Flying from Champaign to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $432). 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 airline flying from Champaign to Chicago

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Champaign 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 November 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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