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$55+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati (CVG) 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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CVG — CHI
Dec 4 — Dec 111
Thu 12/4
Thu 12/11
1 adult, Economy
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Fri 12/512:02 pmCVG - MDW
1 stop8h 40mFrontier
Sun 12/76:15 amMDW - CVG
1 stop27h 28mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$179
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/612:52 pmCVG - MDW
1 stop6h 47mFrontier
Mon 11/176:15 amMDW - CVG
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:20 amCVG - ORD
1 stop8h 39mFrontier
Mon 11/1711:24 amORD - CVG
1 stop4h 46mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 11/269:28 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop26h 08mFrontier
Wed 12/38:00 amORD - CVG
2 stops8h 44mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Fri 12/1212:02 pmCVG - MDW
1 stop11h 10mFrontier
Sun 12/146:37 pmMDW - CVG
1 stop15h 15mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$189
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/15:42 pmCVG - MDW
1 stop7h 31mFrontier
Mon 12/812:35 pmMDW - CVG
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$190
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:30 amCVG - ORD
1 stop12h 00mFrontier
Thu 12/45:05 amORD - CVG
1 stop4h 44mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sat 12/611:57 amCVG - ORD
2 stops11h 27mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/87:20 amORD - CVG
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Sun 11/235:15 amCVG - ORD
1 stop15h 06mFrontier
Thu 12/46:15 amORD - CVG
1 stop13h 15mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Fri 11/146:30 pmCVG - MDW
1 stop16h 56mFrontier
Mon 11/176:15 amMDW - CVG
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/311:57 amCVG - ORD
1 stop28h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/72:36 pmORD - CVG
1 stop19h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 11/1810:24 amCVG - ORD
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/194:57 pmORD - CVG
1 stop7h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$207

Cheap flight deals from Cincinnati to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cincinnati (CVG) 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 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$55
(Priceline)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$270

Good round-trip deal

$341 or less

Good one-way deal

$154 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cincinnati 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 November 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cincinnati to Chicago that are best for you.

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Cincinnati

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 11/14

5:10 am-12:26 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/17

6:40 am-12:59 am

1 stop17h 19m

$220

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 12/5

2:23 pm-6:05 am

2 stops16h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

2:36 pm-10:52 am

1 stop19h 16m

$221

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 11/21

5:40 am-4:03 pm

1 stop11h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

4:22 pm-5:44 pm

2 stops24h 22m

$226

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 11/17

6:05 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 25m

Chicago Midway

Fri 11/21

12:12 pm-12:39 am

1 stop11h 27m

$236

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 3/3

8:05 am-4:19 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

3:24 pm-1:05 am

1 stop8h 41m

$250

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

6:58 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$254

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 1/17

6:20 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/19

6:05 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$256

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 11/21

9:25 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop20h 42m

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/2

7:44 am-1:08 am

1 stop16h 24m

$260

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 11/14

5:10 am-12:26 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/16

5:01 am-5:10 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$261

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 12/2

7:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/9

2:30 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$264

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cincinnati to Chicago. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cincinnati to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago (average of $73). Flying from Cincinnati to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $167). 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 CVG to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Cincinnati 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 4, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Cincinnati to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cincinnati to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cincinnati to Chicago. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cincinnati to Chicago flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Cincinnati to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Cincinnati 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 4, 2025.

The most flights from CVG to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (63 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cincinnati to Chicago?

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 November 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Cincinnati 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,116 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago, you will be flying from Cinci./N. Kentucky. Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Cinci./N. Kentucky is the only Cincinnati airport and it handles 51 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 3 airlines have flights to Chicago from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Cincinnati to Chicago?

    Airlines like Frontier, American Airlines, and Southwest fly from Cincinnati to Chicago in about 1h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 06m. The distance between Cincinnati and Chicago is about 249 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $137, United Airlines will fly you from Cincinnati to Chicago and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $153 and $183, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 50% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $95. United Airlines flights start at $104 while deals on Allegiant Air start at $105 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Cincinnati to Chicago is Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Chicago Midway or Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Chicago Greater Rockford.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago consider choosing Avianca (88%), Republic Airways (86%) or ANA (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cincinnati to Chicago? While on average our users pay $936, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $124. The most popular route (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $191.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago (average of $73). Flying from Cincinnati to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $167). 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 Cincinnati to Chicago

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cincinnati 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$153Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$183Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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