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$239+ Cheap flights from Ithaca (ITH) 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 7/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ITH — CHI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ithaca (ITH) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$279
(Delta)

One-way from

$239
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$584
From Ithaca Tompkins County to Chicago (CHI)
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Cheapest flights from Ithaca to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ithaca to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 10/305:55 amITH - ORD
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Wed 11/57:30 amORD - ITH
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Deal found 6/11$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 10/307:50 pmITH - ORD
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/56:20 pmORD - ITH
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 6/215:36 amITH - MDW
2 stops11h 05mDelta
Tue 6/246:20 pmMDW - ITH
2 stops18h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/11$480

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ithaca to Chicago that are best for you.

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Ithaca

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Chicago

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Depart

Return

Price

IthacaChicago

ITH - ORD

ITHORD

Ithaca Tompkins County

Thu 10/30

5:55 am-10:04 am

1 stop5h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

7:30 am-2:47 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$279

IthacaChicago

ITH - ORD

ITHORD

Ithaca Tompkins County

Thu 10/30

7:50 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

6:20 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$319

IthacaChicago

ITH - MDW

ITHMDW

Ithaca Tompkins County

Thu 10/30

5:55 am-4:23 pm

2 stops11h 28m

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/5

1:00 pm-11:22 pm

2 stops9h 22m

$509

IthacaChicago

ITH - ORD

ITHORD

Ithaca Tompkins County

Sun 7/13

6:15 am-9:43 am

1 stop4h 28m

$239

IthacaChicago

ITH - ORD

ITHORD

Ithaca Tompkins County

Sat 7/5

3:04 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$249

IthacaChicago

ITH - MDW

ITHMDW

Ithaca Tompkins County

Fri 9/5

5:37 am-1:36 pm

2 stops8h 59m

$445

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ithaca to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Ithaca 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.

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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and United Airlines from Ithaca to Chicago. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ithaca to Chicago?

    Ithaca Tompkins County (ITH), located 4.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Ithaca to Chicago. 2 airlines have flights from Tompkins County to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Ithaca Tompkins County to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

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

    Delta, at $279, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ithaca to Chicago. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Delta is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ithaca to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Ithaca 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 2 airlines flying from Ithaca to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Ithaca 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$328Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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