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$131+ Cheap flights from Lexington (LEX) 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 9/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — CHI
Jul 25 — Aug 11
Sat 7/25
Sat 8/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lexington Blue Grass to Chicago are usually found in February or October, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Lexington to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lexington to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 25, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Fri 8/147:00 am
LEX
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ORD
Nonstop1h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 8/159:20 pm
ORD
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LEX
Nonstop1h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/23$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Fri 8/146:30 am
LEX
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 56m
American Airlines
Sun 8/167:30 am
ORD
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LEX
1 stop4h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/24$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Fri 7/1010:12 am
LEX
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ORD
Nonstop1h 46m
United Airlines
Mon 8/105:51 pm
ORD
-
LEX
Nonstop1h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/25$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 8/224:30 pm
LEX
-
MDW
1 stop7h 06m
Delta
Wed 8/266:05 am
MDW
-
LEX
1 stop5h 06m
Delta
Deal found 6/23$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Fri 8/147:35 am
LEX
-
ORD
1 stop4h 07m
Delta
Sat 8/158:05 am
ORD
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LEX
1 stop6h 22m
Delta
Deal found 6/23$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Fri 7/1010:48 am
LEX
-
ORD
1 stop7h 51m
American Airlines
Mon 8/109:15 pm
ORD
-
LEX
Nonstop1h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/25$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Fri 7/106:53 pm
LEX
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 01m
American Airlines
Mon 7/1310:00 pm
ORD
-
LEX
Nonstop1h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/24$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Fri 8/147:35 am
LEX
-
MDW
1 stop6h 04m
Delta
Mon 8/176:05 am
MDW
-
LEX
1 stop5h 06m
Delta
Deal found 6/25$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Fri 7/107:35 am
LEX
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ORD
1 stop6h 28m
Delta
Mon 8/101:59 pm
ORD
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LEX
1 stop6h 29m
Delta
Deal found 6/25$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Fri 7/35:30 am
LEX
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 7/710:00 pm
ORD
-
LEX
Nonstop1h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/22$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 7/157:00 am
LEX
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 52m
United Airlines
Sun 7/199:20 pm
ORD
-
LEX
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/24$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Fri 7/176:53 pm
LEX
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ORD
Nonstop2h 01m
American Airlines
Sun 7/199:43 pm
ORD
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LEX
Nonstop1h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/23$294

Find flight deals from Lexington to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lexington (LEX) 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 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$131
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$323

Good round-trip deal

$406 or less

Good one-way deal

$322 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Lexington 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 June 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lexington to Chicago that are best for you.

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Route

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LexingtonChicago

LEX - ORD

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 10/16

9:00 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/23

6:50 am-9:28 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$249

LexingtonChicago

LEX - ORD

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 8/14

7:00 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

9:20 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$249
Quickest round-trip

LexingtonChicago

LEX - ORD

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 8/29

1:51 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

9:20 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$249

LexingtonChicago

LEX - MDW

LEXMDW

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 8/26

5:56 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/29

6:05 am-12:11 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$269

LexingtonChicago

LEX - MDW

LEXMDW

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 8/14

7:35 am-12:39 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/17

5:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$269

LexingtonChicago

LEX - MDW

LEXMDW

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 8/22

4:30 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/26

6:05 am-12:11 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$269

LexingtonChicago

LEX - MDW

LEXMDW

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 11/5

6:00 am-9:52 am

1 stop4h 52m

Chicago Midway

Sun 11/8

6:00 am-12:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$269

LexingtonChicago

LEX - ORD

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 10/23

7:45 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/27

5:30 am-12:37 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$269

LexingtonChicago

LEX - ORD

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 9/21

10:39 am-4:14 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/26

5:30 am-12:16 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$269

LexingtonChicago

LEX - ORD

LEXORD

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 8/14

7:35 am-10:42 am

1 stop4h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

8:05 am-3:27 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$269

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Compare providers for flights from Lexington to Chicago

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 Lexington to Chicago in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 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 Lexington-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lexington-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lexington-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lexington-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Lexington-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 Lexington to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Lexington with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Chicago (average of $189). Flying from Lexington to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 LEX to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Lexington 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 June 25, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Lexington to Chicago in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Lexington to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Lexington 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 June 25, 2026.

The most flights from LEX to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Lexington to Chicago, you should look to book at least 44 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Lexington to Chicago. Price data was last updated on June 20, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Lexington to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings 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 June 25, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Lexington to Chicago to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,887 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,756 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Chicago from Lexington, you will be flying from Blue Grass, which is the city’s only airport. Lexington Blue Grass (LEX) is located 5.6 mi from the center of Lexington. There are 22 flights from Blue Grass to Chicago per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Lexington to Chicago?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and Allegiant Air fly from Lexington to Chicago in about 1h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 15m. Lexington and Chicago are separated by a distance of 323 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    American Airlines, at $189, was found to be the cheapest airline from Lexington to Chicago. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Lexington to Chicago are Lexington Blue Grass - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Lexington Blue Grass - Chicago Midway and Lexington Blue Grass - Chicago Greater Rockford.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Lexington to Chicago on time: Envoy Air (89%), PSA Airlines (87%), Air Canada (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lexington to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $858 for a flight from Lexington to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $248 while the most popular route, (Lexington Blue Grass - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $249.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Chicago (average of $189). Flying from Lexington to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 Lexington to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lexington 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 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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