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$64+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CVG — CHI
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/245:45 pmCVG - ORD
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/3110:54 amORD - CVG
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$211
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/232:50 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Thu 12/2512:39 pmORD - CVG
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$213
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/316:06 pmCVG - MDW
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Thu 1/16:08 pmMDW - CVG
1 stop3h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/16$231
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/246:06 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Wed 12/315:31 pmORD - CVG
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/16$231
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/241:55 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/314:06 pmORD - CVG
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$251
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/317:00 amCVG - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/17:10 amORD - CVG
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$271
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:05 amCVG - ORD
1 stop13h 46mFrontier
Fri 1/26:00 amORD - CVG
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$281
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:50 pmCVG - MDW
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Fri 12/266:12 amMDW - CVG
1 stop11h 02mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/312:51 pmCVG - MDW
1 stop3h 35mDelta
Mon 1/56:14 pmMDW - CVG
1 stop3h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/14$291
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/3111:57 amCVG - MDW
1 stop11h 01mFrontier
Fri 1/26:12 amMDW - CVG
1 stop11h 02mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$292
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:16 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop16h 02mFrontier
Fri 1/26:00 amORD - CVG
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$292
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/182:50 pmCVG - MDW
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Fri 12/196:12 amMDW - CVG
1 stop11h 02mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$298

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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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$125
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$64
(Expedia)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$332

Good round-trip deal

$381 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
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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 December 18, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 1/13

11:54 am-5:52 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

2:53 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops30h 27m

$158

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 3/1

9:27 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop25h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

7:13 pm-4:37 pm

1 stop20h 24m

$159

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 2/19

1:07 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop10h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

3:50 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 09m

$162

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 1/15

8:46 am-9:12 am

2 stops25h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

12:44 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$171

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 1/12

6:10 am-2:05 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/19

10:07 am-12:55 am

1 stop13h 48m

$190

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 1/14

5:55 pm-6:31 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/21

6:14 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$193

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 2/19

1:07 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop10h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

1:17 pm-12:59 am

1 stop10h 42m

$197

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 3/9

5:45 am-1:08 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-6:33 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$200

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 1/14

1:21 pm-8:03 am

2 stops19h 42m

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/23

1:00 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$201

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 1/17

6:20 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/18

5:30 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$211

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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 December.
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 December 12, 2025.

Booking 56 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago (average of $77). 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 December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% 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 December 13, 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.

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 December 18, 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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,093 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,081 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 19 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, United 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 9h 22m. 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, Southwest will fly you from Cincinnati to Chicago and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $137 and $152, respectively. Southwest 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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $73. United Airlines flights start at $77 while deals on Frontier start at $89 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 SWISS (76%), Copa Airlines (74%) or British Airways (70%) 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 $994, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $119. The most popular route (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $133.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago (average of $77). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$136Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$137Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$153Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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