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$81+ 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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CVG — CHI
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$171
(Frontier)

One-way from

$81
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$204

Good round-trip deal

$361 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cincinnati to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/1512:57 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop11h 35mFrontier
Sat 5/179:19 amORD - CVG
1 stop10h 33mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$171
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 5/165:45 amCVG - MDW
1 stop7h 39mFrontier
Sun 5/184:00 pmMDW - CVG
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$180
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/243:45 pmCVG - MDW
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Sun 5/257:15 pmMDW - CVG
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$211
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/207:30 amCVG - ORD
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/2110:50 amORD - CVG
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$211
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/242:30 pmCVG - ORD
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/257:00 pmORD - CVG
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$212
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/178:55 amCVG - ORD
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/184:45 pmORD - CVG
1 stop18h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$222
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/138:00 amCVG - RFD
1 stop25h 54mAllegiant Air
Fri 5/165:41 pmRFD - CVG
1 stop26h 12mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/29$228
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/206:15 amCVG - MDW
1 stop3h 25mDelta
Wed 5/219:16 amMDW - CVG
1 stop3h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/29$231
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/206:30 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Wed 5/217:10 amORD - CVG
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/29$231
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/242:51 pmCVG - RFD
1 stop20h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/254:16 pmRFD - CVG
2 stops29h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$286
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/137:30 amCVG - MDW
2 stops13h 16mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/1511:45 amMDW - CVG
1 stop24h 14mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/29$340
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/19:36 amCVG - MDW
2 stops25h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/42:19 pmMDW - CVG
3 stops23h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,293

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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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cincinnati to Chicago that are best for you.

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CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 5/15

5:44 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/19

1:19 pm-12:59 am

1 stop10h 40m

$170

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 5/15

12:57 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

9:19 am-8:52 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$171

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 5/24

3:45 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/27

6:25 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$211

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 5/20

7:30 am-7:58 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/21

10:50 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$211

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 5/24

7:05 am-7:33 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/25

7:00 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$212

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 6/17

8:55 am-11:45 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/18

4:45 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop18h 29m

$222

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - RFD

CVGRFD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 5/13

8:00 am-8:54 am

1 stop25h 54m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Fri 5/16

5:41 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop26h 12m

$228

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 5/20

6:30 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/21

7:10 am-1:26 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$231

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 6/11

11:55 am-5:40 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Chicago Midway

Fri 6/13

6:47 pm-12:17 am

1 stop4h 30m

$263

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - RFD

CVGRFD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 5/24

2:51 pm-10:29 am

1 stop20h 38m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 5/25

4:16 pm-11:08 pm

2 stops29h 52m

$286

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cincinnati to Chicago in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 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 Cincinnati-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cincinnati-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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.

The best insider tips for Cincinnati to Chicago flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Cincinnati to Chicago trip
Airlines
British Airways

BA's Executive Club offers good value, especially for short-haul redemptions with Avios.


European flights offer a tiny snack and water in economy, full meal in business.

Read more about British Airwaysby Gabriel Leigh
United Airlines

Basic Economy allows only a personal item, no carry-on bags, unless exceptions apply.


Prepay checked bags 24 hours before to save on fees, especially for domestic flights.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, including oversized items like skis or golf clubs.


Enjoy free in-flight entertainment streamed to your device, including movies and live TV.

Read more about Southwestby Marisa Garcia
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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 59 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Cincinnati 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 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 April 29, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 52% 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 March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cincinnati to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 April 29, 2025.

The most flights from CVG to CHI are scheduled on a Tuesday (63 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Cincinnati to Chicago to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

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 37 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 4 airlines have flights to Chicago from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $171, Frontier will fly you from Cincinnati to Chicago and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $211 and $211, respectively. Frontier is priced at 36% 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 $81. Southwest flights start at $106 while deals on United Airlines start at $106 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 (91%), Copa Airlines (87%) or Air New Zealand (79%) 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 $876, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $131. The most popular route (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $192.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Cincinnati 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 4 airlines flying from Cincinnati to Chicago

Discover the top 4 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$117Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$117Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$148Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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