Cheap flights from Ithaca (ITH) to Chicago (CHI) from $144

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/25. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
ITH — CHI
Oct 1 — Oct 81

The best prices from Ithaca Tompkins County to Chicago are usually found in January or September, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Ithaca (ITH) to Chicago (CHI)

All the information you need to plan the best ITH to CHI flight in 2023: compare Ithaca to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$207

One-way from

$144
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 23% potential price drop
From Ithaca Tompkins County to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Ithaca Tompkins County to Chicago (CHI)

ITH - CHI

Price

$207 - $364

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

CHI

Rainfall

1.7 - 4.9 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Ithaca to Chicago?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 27%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ithaca to Chicago?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 54 days in advance to save up to 48% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 54 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Ithaca to Chicago 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $480, or $602 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ithaca to Chicago?

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Ithaca. Users have commonly found prices around $469 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $336. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in November.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ithaca to Chicago (ITH - CHI)?

When flying from Ithaca to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Delta flights from Ithaca to Chicago

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Cheap Ithaca to Chicago flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for ITH to CHI flights for September, October
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Cheap flights to Chicago from Ithaca found for this year
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One-way flights to Chicago from Ithaca

The cheapest one-way flights from Ithaca to Chicago
Users traveling one-way from Ithaca to Chicago can select one of these great deals. Users can also find round-trip Ithaca to Chicago flights by using the search form above.

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$287 - $557

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Price

Ithaca Tompkins CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

ITH - ORD

ITHORD

Ithaca Tompkins County

Wed 10/25

1 stop5h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/1

1 stop5h 53m

Ithaca Tompkins CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

ITH - ORD

ITHORD

Ithaca Tompkins County

Wed 10/25

1 stop5h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/1

2 stops5h 59m

Ithaca Tompkins CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

ITH - ORD

ITHORD

Ithaca Tompkins County

Wed 10/25

2 stops10h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/1

2 stops7h 14m

Ithaca Tompkins CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

ITH - ORD

ITHORD

Ithaca Tompkins County

Sun 11/19

1 stop5h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/26

1 stop7h 22m

Ithaca Tompkins CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

ITH - ORD

ITHORD

Ithaca Tompkins County

Sun 11/19

1 stop7h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/26

2 stops8h 54m

Ithaca Tompkins CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

ITH - ORD

ITHORD

Ithaca Tompkins County

Sun 11/19

2 stops9h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/26

2 stops11h 09m

Ithaca Tompkins CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

ITH - ORD

ITHORD

Ithaca Tompkins County

Mon 10/16

1 stop5h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/18

1 stop5h 34m

Ithaca Tompkins CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

ITH - ORD

ITHORD

Ithaca Tompkins County

Wed 10/18

1 stop5h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/22

1 stop23h 20m

Ithaca Tompkins CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

ITH - ORD

ITHORD

Ithaca Tompkins County

Wed 10/18

2 stops14h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/22

2 stops26h 16m

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Deals found on 9/25

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Spirit Airlines 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
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was cheap and not healthful. Entertainment was poor choices. Flight was rocky but not pilots fault.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was cheap and not healthful. Entertainment was poor choices. Flight was rocky but not pilots fault.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was cheap and not healthful. Entertainment was poor choices. Flight was rocky but not pilots fault.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,483 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was cheap and not healthful. Entertainment was poor choices. Flight was rocky but not pilots fault.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Ithaca to Chicago flights.

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.

Can I find flights from Ithaca to Chicago for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Ithaca to Chicago for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $287, but on average you can expect to pay $533.

Are there last-minute flights available from Ithaca to Chicago for under $900?

There are currently 4+ open flights from Ithaca to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $900.

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

Delta, at $287, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ithaca to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. Delta is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What does ITH to ORD mean?

Ithaca Tompkins County Airport is ITH and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Top 2 airlines flying from Ithaca to Chicago

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Ithaca to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$362Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$367Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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