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$79+ Cheap flights from Chattanooga (CHA) 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHA — CHI
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chattanooga Lovell Field to Chicago are usually found in January or December, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chattanooga to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/269:23 pm
CHA
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ORD
1 stop27h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/55:15 am
ORD
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CHA
1 stop11h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$163
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/275:22 pm
CHA
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ORD
Nonstop2h 17m
United Airlines
Sun 3/19:25 am
ORD
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CHA
Nonstop1h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 2/196:49 pm
CHA
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ORD
Nonstop2h 11m
American Airlines
Sun 2/226:59 pm
ORD
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CHA
Nonstop1h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/94:43 pm
CHA
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ORD
1 stop7h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/118:41 pm
ORD
-
CHA
1 stop18h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$191
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/96:30 am
CHA
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ORD
Nonstop2h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 4/112:10 pm
ORD
-
CHA
Nonstop1h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$198
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 4/96:52 pm
CHA
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ORD
Nonstop2h 17m
American Airlines
Mon 4/137:24 pm
ORD
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CHA
Nonstop1h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$204
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 2/206:32 pm
CHA
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MDW
1 stop4h 59m
Delta
Fri 2/279:34 am
MDW
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CHA
1 stop3h 46m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 2/202:44 pm
CHA
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ORD
1 stop5h 15m
Delta
Sat 2/286:45 am
ORD
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CHA
1 stop4h 05m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/123:33 pm
CHA
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ORD
1 stop9h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/184:43 pm
ORD
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CHA
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$213
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/136:49 pm
CHA
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ORD
Nonstop2h 11m
American Airlines
Mon 2/166:59 pm
ORD
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CHA
Nonstop1h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/206:49 pm
CHA
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ORD
Nonstop2h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 2/244:04 pm
ORD
-
CHA
1 stop5h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$220
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/1011:44 am
CHA
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MDW
1 stop6h 45m
Delta
Thu 2/1912:45 pm
MDW
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CHA
1 stop4h 02m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$224

Find flight deals from Chattanooga to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chattanooga (CHA) 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 January 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$163
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$79
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$249

Good round-trip deal

$308 or less

Good one-way deal

$293 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chattanooga 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 January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chattanooga to Chicago that are best for you.

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ChattanoogaChicago

CHA - ORD

CHAORD

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 2/20

5:22 pm-6:39 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

6:05 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$189

ChattanoogaChicago

CHA - ORD

CHAORD

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 3/7

10:53 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

7:25 am-10:12 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$189

ChattanoogaChicago

CHA - MDW

CHAMDW

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 2/20

6:32 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop3h 55m

$209

ChattanoogaChicago

CHA - MDW

CHAMDW

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 2/20

6:32 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop3h 55m

$209

ChattanoogaChicago

CHA - MDW

CHAMDW

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 4/17

7:51 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop3h 37m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-11:07 am

1 stop4h 07m

$209

ChattanoogaChicago

CHA - MDW

CHAMDW

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 3/19

3:07 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop3h 47m

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/23

9:35 am-2:09 pm

1 stop3h 34m

$209

ChattanoogaChicago

CHA - MDW

CHAMDW

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 5/12

2:55 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/17

9:30 am-2:33 pm

1 stop4h 03m

$209

ChattanoogaChicago

CHA - MDW

CHAMDW

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 2/24

2:44 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/28

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

$209

ChattanoogaChicago

CHA - MDW

CHAMDW

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 3/21

7:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/25

9:35 am-2:09 pm

1 stop3h 34m

$209

ChattanoogaChicago

CHA - MDW

CHAMDW

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sun 2/22

5:40 am-9:54 am

1 stop5h 14m

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/1

9:34 am-2:20 pm

1 stop3h 46m

$209

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Compare providers for flights from Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga to Chicago in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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 Chattanooga-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chattanooga-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chattanooga-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chattanooga-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 Chattanooga-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 Chattanooga to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Chattanooga with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chattanooga to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chattanooga to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Chattanooga to Chicago is 31 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chattanooga to Chicago (average of $60). Flying from Chattanooga to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 CHA to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Chattanooga 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 January 28, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chattanooga to Chicago as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Chattanooga to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Chattanooga 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 January 28, 2026.

The most flights from CHA to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 January 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chattanooga to Chicago, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,123 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,123 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,123 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,212 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,123 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,201 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,123 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Chicago from Chattanooga, you will be flying from Lovell Field, which is the city’s only airport. Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA) is located 6.0 mi from the center of Chattanooga. There are 2 flights from Lovell Field to Chicago per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chattanooga to Chicago?

    Departing from Chattanooga to Chicago will take you 2h 17m. The distance from Chattanooga to Chicago is about 501 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chattanooga to Chicago round-trip from $189. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $189, and Delta, from $208. American Airlines is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chattanooga to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $99. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Chattanooga to Chicago for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chattanooga to Chicago?

    When deciding which route to take from Chattanooga to Chicago consider Chattanooga Lovell Field - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Chattanooga Lovell Field - Chicago Midway or Chattanooga Lovell Field - Chicago Greater Rockford as they are the most popular.

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

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Chattanooga, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Envoy Air (92%), American Airlines (76%), GoJet( 73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chattanooga to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $169. While the most popular route (Chattanooga Lovell Field - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $189 on average, our data indicates $901 when flying from Chattanooga to Chicago.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chattanooga to Chicago (average of $60). Flying from Chattanooga to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 3 airlines flying from Chattanooga to Chicago

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chattanooga 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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