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$229+ Cheap flights from Champaign (CMI) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMI — CHI
Jun 26 — Jul 31
Fri 6/26
Fri 7/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Champaign to Chicago

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 May 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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.
Sat 7/1811:37 am
CMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 11m
American Airlines
Sat 7/254:54 pm
ORD
-
CMI
Nonstop1h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/26$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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.
Mon 6/156:43 pm
CMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 31m
American Airlines
Sun 6/2110:00 am
ORD
-
CMI
Nonstop1h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/26$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 6/56:43 pm
CMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 31m
American Airlines
Sun 6/710:00 am
ORD
-
CMI
Nonstop1h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/22$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 5/2911:37 am
CMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 11m
American Airlines
Mon 6/15:05 pm
ORD
-
CMI
Nonstop1h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/22$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 5/286:09 am
CMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 21m
American Airlines
Sat 5/3010:00 am
ORD
-
CMI
Nonstop1h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/24$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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.
Sat 5/306:39 pm
CMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 6/15:05 pm
ORD
-
CMI
Nonstop1h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/26$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 6/26:39 am
CMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 21m
American Airlines
Wed 6/34:59 pm
ORD
-
CMI
Nonstop1h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/25$767
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 5/276:09 am
CMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 21m
American Airlines
Wed 5/275:01 pm
ORD
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CMI
Nonstop1h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/23$769

Find 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 May 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$229
(United Airlines)

Good round-trip deal

$455 or less

Good one-way deal

$288 or less
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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 May 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Champaign to Chicago that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 6/24

6:12 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/2

4:59 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

$229
Quickest round-trip

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 7/18

11:37 am-12:48 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/25

4:54 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

$229

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 6/15

6:43 pm-8:14 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/21

10:00 am-11:03 am

Nonstop1h 03m

$229
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 11/19

6:30 am-7:44 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$229

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 8/22

6:05 am-7:26 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$229

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 11/20

8:43 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$229

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 8/19

6:09 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$229

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 11/21

1:32 pm-2:46 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$229

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 11/18

1:32 pm-2:46 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$229

ChampaignChicago

CMI - ORD

CMIORD

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 11/17

1:32 pm-2:46 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$229

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Compare providers for flights from Champaign to Chicago

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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Champaign-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Champaign to Chicago

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 May 27, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Champaign to Chicago in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% 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 May 27, 2026.

The most flights from CMI to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, 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 6 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 $229, American Airlines can have you in Chicago from Champaign in 1h 18m. 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 American Airlines (77%), Envoy Air (77%) and British Airways (72%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Champaign to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Champaign to Chicago is $220. On average you can expect to pay $496. The most popular route, (Champaign University-Willard - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $229.

  • 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.

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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 May 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$302Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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