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$131+ 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — CHI
Mar 20 — Mar 271
Fri 3/20
Fri 3/27
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 February 18, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/208:24 pm
MSN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 07m
American Airlines
Tue 3/248:02 am
ORD
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MSN
Nonstop1h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/14$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/42:48 pm
MSN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 12m
United Airlines
Tue 3/318:45 am
ORD
-
MSN
Nonstop1h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/14$194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/28:15 am
MSN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 10m
United Airlines
Thu 7/91:55 pm
ORD
-
MSN
Nonstop1h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$206
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/38:24 pm
MSN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 07m
American Airlines
Sat 3/78:10 am
ORD
-
MSN
Nonstop1h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/16$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/233:53 pm
MSN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 12m
United Airlines
Mon 3/21:00 pm
ORD
-
MSN
Nonstop1h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/278:24 pm
MSN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 3/308:02 am
ORD
-
MSN
Nonstop1h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/14$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/306:45 am
MSN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 11/37:50 pm
ORD
-
MSN
Nonstop1h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/228:30 am
MSN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 4/2710:45 pm
ORD
-
MSN
Nonstop1h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Fri 3/206:30 am
MSN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 12m
United Airlines
Fri 3/201:57 pm
ORD
-
MSN
Nonstop1h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 3/46:30 am
MSN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 12m
United Airlines
Sun 3/87:45 pm
ORD
-
MSN
Nonstop1h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/229:18 am
MSN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 13m
American Airlines
Sun 4/268:39 am
ORD
-
MSN
1 stop7h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:00 am
MSN
-
MDW
1 stop12h 36m
Delta
Sat 4/259:46 am
MDW
-
MSN
1 stop13h 05m
Delta
Deal found 2/17$382

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 February 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$131
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$254

Good round-trip deal

$341 or less

Good one-way deal

$221 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 February 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to Chicago that are best for you.

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MadisonChicago

MSN - ORD

MSNORD

Madison Truax Field

Wed 7/1

2:35 pm-3:46 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/6

10:45 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$179

MadisonChicago

MSN - ORD

MSNORD

Madison Truax Field

Fri 3/20

8:24 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/24

10:02 am-11:04 am

Nonstop1h 02m

$179

MadisonChicago

MSN - ORD

MSNORD

Madison Truax Field

Thu 3/26

6:30 am-7:42 am

Nonstop1h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/29

7:00 am-8:01 am

Nonstop1h 01m

$179

MadisonChicago

MSN - ORD

MSNORD

Madison Truax Field

Sat 3/14

8:22 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/21

8:15 am-9:22 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$179

MadisonChicago

MSN - ORD

MSNORD

Madison Truax Field

Fri 7/10

5:00 am-6:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/19

10:45 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$179

MadisonChicago

MSN - ORD

MSNORD

Madison Truax Field

Fri 5/8

8:24 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

8:40 am-9:48 am

Nonstop1h 08m

$179

MadisonChicago

MSN - ORD

MSNORD

Madison Truax Field

Sun 7/5

8:25 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/12

10:45 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$179

MadisonChicago

MSN - ORD

MSNORD

Madison Truax Field

Mon 3/16

8:24 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/23

7:44 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$179

MadisonChicago

MSN - ORD

MSNORD

Madison Truax Field

Fri 4/10

8:35 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/12

10:45 pm-11:49 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

$179

MadisonChicago

MSN - ORD

MSNORD

Madison Truax Field

Fri 3/13

8:24 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

8:02 am-9:08 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$179

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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 Madison to Chicago in February.
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.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Chicago (average of $179). Flying from Madison to Chicago in September is currently the most expensive (average of $192). 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 February 18, 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 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 February 17, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Madison to Chicago flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 February 18, 2026.

The most flights from MSN to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

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 February 18, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American 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
9,312 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,312 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,312 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,304 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,312 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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 35 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 07m. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 108 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 27% 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 Japan Airlines (80%), Iberia (79%) or GoJet (79%) 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 $753, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $168. The most popular route (Madison Truax Field - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $179.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Chicago (average of $179). Flying from Madison to Chicago in September is currently the most expensive (average of $192). 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 February 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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