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$125+ Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) 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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — CHI
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Tue 8/25
Tue 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Madison to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Madison to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madison to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 26, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/112:47 pm
MSN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 8/184:00 pm
ORD
-
MSN
Nonstop1h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Thu 8/136:53 pm
MSN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 37m
American Airlines
Mon 8/1711:00 pm
ORD
-
MSN
Nonstop1h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 12/119:53 am
MSN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 17m
American Airlines
Sun 12/131:49 pm
ORD
-
MSN
Nonstop1h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/77:47 am
MSN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 21m
American Airlines
Mon 8/109:09 pm
ORD
-
MSN
Nonstop1h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Sun 8/95:00 am
MSN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 12m
American Airlines
Mon 8/1711:00 pm
ORD
-
MSN
Nonstop1h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 7/3110:43 am
MSN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 8/1812:40 pm
ORD
-
MSN
Nonstop1h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/210:27 am
MSN
-
ORD
2 stops26h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/1111:06 am
ORD
-
MSN
1 stop7h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 8/86:41 am
MSN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 13m
United Airlines
Wed 8/121:55 pm
ORD
-
MSN
Nonstop1h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 7/295:00 am
MSN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 15m
American Airlines
Thu 8/68:10 am
ORD
-
MSN
Nonstop1h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sat 8/292:23 pm
MSN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 8/317:45 pm
ORD
-
MSN
Nonstop1h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1312:10 pm
MSN
-
MDW
1 stop5h 51m
Delta
Sun 8/167:25 pm
MDW
-
MSN
1 stop3h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$1,217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/412:10 pm
MSN
-
MDW
1 stop5h 51m
Delta
Fri 9/119:59 am
MDW
-
MSN
1 stop4h 08m
Delta
Deal found 7/21$1,222

Find flight deals from Madison to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madison (MSN) 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 July 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$239
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$125
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$314

Good round-trip deal

$350 or less

Good one-way deal

$279 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($139 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Madison 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 July 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to Chicago that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MadisonChicago

MSN - ORD

MSNORD

Madison Truax Field

Tue 8/11

2:47 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/18

4:00 pm-5:13 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

$239

MadisonChicago

MSN - ORD

MSNORD

Madison Truax Field

Tue 8/11

5:00 am-6:12 am

Nonstop1h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/18

11:00 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$239

MadisonChicago

MSN - ORD

MSNORD

Madison Truax Field

Mon 10/5

5:00 am-6:14 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/14

10:30 am-11:42 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$239
Quickest round-trip

MadisonChicago

MSN - ORD

MSNORD

Madison Truax Field

Wed 8/19

2:44 pm-3:57 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/24

12:40 pm-1:42 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$249

MadisonChicago

MSN - ORD

MSNORD

Madison Truax Field

Fri 9/4

2:44 pm-3:57 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

10:40 am-11:58 am

Nonstop1h 18m

$249

MadisonChicago

MSN - ORD

MSNORD

Madison Truax Field

Thu 8/20

6:30 am-7:43 am

Nonstop1h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/27

12:40 pm-1:42 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$249

MadisonChicago

MSN - ORD

MSNORD

Madison Truax Field

Wed 8/5

12:30 pm-1:42 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/9

5:45 pm-6:57 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$269

MadisonChicago

MSN - ORD

MSNORD

Madison Truax Field

Sat 8/29

2:23 pm-3:38 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/31

7:45 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

$309

MadisonChicago

MSN - ORD

MSNORD

Madison Truax Field

Mon 10/5

7:42 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop25h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/14

11:06 am-6:47 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$329

MadisonChicago

MSN - ORD

MSNORD

Madison Truax Field

Wed 9/30

6:42 am-7:53 am

Nonstop1h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/4

10:45 am-11:37 pm

2 stops12h 52m

$475

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Compare providers for flights from Madison 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 Madison to Chicago in July.
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 Madison-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Madison-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madison-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madison-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 Madison-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 Madison to Chicago

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

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Chicago (average of $199). Flying from Madison to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $490). 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 MSN to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Madison 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 July 26, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Madison to Chicago in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Madison to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Madison 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 July 26, 2026.

The most flights from MSN to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Madison to Chicago flights typically cost between $274 and $536 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $239 on United Airlines (Aug 11-Aug 18).

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Madison to Chicago. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Madison to Chicago flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday 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 July 26, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Madison to Chicago have to say. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,038 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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
10,038 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,038 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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 Madison 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 Madison to Chicago?

    For a flight from Madison to Chicago, you will be flying from Truax Field. Madison Truax Field (MSN) is just 5.4 mi from the center of the city. Truax Field is the only Madison airport and it handles 40 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 2 airlines have flights to Chicago from Madison Truax Field on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Madison to Chicago?

    There are many flights that can get you from Madison to Chicago in 1h 12m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 108 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($179), and United Airlines ($179) offers the cheapest pricing from Madison to Chicago. American Airlines is priced at 50% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Madison to Chicago consider choosing Envoy Air (87%), Copa Airlines (84%) or Japan Airlines (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Madison to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Madison to Chicago? While on average our users pay $1,318, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $190. The most popular route (Madison Truax Field - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $249.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Chicago (average of $199). Flying from Madison to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $490). 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 Madison to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Madison 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 July 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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