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$345+ 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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMI — CHI
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Champaign to Chicago

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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$361
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$345
(American Airlines)

Good round-trip deal

$453 or less

Good one-way deal

$283 or less
From Champaign University-Willard to Chicago (CHI)
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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 August 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/911:17 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/169:40 amORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/127:12 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/149:40 amORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sun 10/197:01 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 13mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/202:45 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$457
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 8/166:40 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/188:20 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$458
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 8/146:36 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/175:10 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop0h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/11$461
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 8/126:36 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/145:10 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop0h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$481
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 8/1911:25 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/209:50 amORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$749

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Champaign 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 August 14, 2025.
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

Fri 10/3

11:17 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

6:15 pm-7:26 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$361

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 8/29

6:36 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/2

5:10 pm-6:06 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

$458

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 8/28

11:25 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/1

9:50 am-10:55 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$461

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 11/9

7:57 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$345

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 9/14

7:12 am-8:23 am

Nonstop1h 11m

$345

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 10/10

4:19 pm-5:27 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

$345

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 9/12

11:17 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$345

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 8/30

11:25 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$345

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 11/8

1:33 pm-2:42 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$345

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 10/12

4:19 pm-5:27 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

$345

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Best time to book a flight from Champaign to Chicago

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Champaign 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 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 August 14, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Champaign to Chicago in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 August 14, 2025.

The most flights from CMI to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 5 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.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Champaign to Chicago are American Airlines (73%), Envoy Air (73%) and Qatar Airways (71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Champaign to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Champaign to Chicago is $154. On average you can expect to pay $424. The most popular route, (Champaign University-Willard - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $295.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Champaign 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 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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