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$298+ Cheap flights from Manhattan (MHK) 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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MHK — CHI
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Manhattan to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Manhattan to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manhattan to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/235:36 pmMHK - ORD
Nonstop1h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/273:14 pmORD - MHK
Nonstop1h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$477
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Sat 12/276:16 pmMHK - ORD
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/315:15 amORD - MHK
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$496
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/237:07 amMHK - ORD
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/263:14 pmORD - MHK
Nonstop1h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$508
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Mon 12/297:09 amMHK - ORD
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/210:08 pmORD - MHK
Nonstop1h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$539

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manhattan (MHK) 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 December 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$475
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$298
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Good round-trip deal

$525 or less

Good one-way deal

$352 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Manhattan 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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manhattan to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Manhattan

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManhattanChicago

MHK - ORD

MHKORD

Manhattan

Sat 1/10

9:00 am-10:58 am

Nonstop1h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

7:40 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$475

ManhattanChicago

MHK - ORD

MHKORD

Manhattan

Sat 12/27

5:36 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

3:14 pm-5:06 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$477

ManhattanChicago

MHK - ORD

MHKORD

Manhattan

Mon 12/29

7:09 am-9:02 am

Nonstop1h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/2

10:08 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$539

ManhattanChicago

MHK - ORD

MHKORD

Manhattan

Mon 1/12

6:45 pm-11:00 am

2 stops16h 15m

$298

ManhattanChicago

MHK - ORD

MHKORD

Manhattan

Sun 1/11

6:45 pm-11:00 am

2 stops16h 15m

$308

ManhattanChicago

MHK - ORD

MHKORD

Manhattan

Sat 2/14

12:16 pm-7:23 am

2 stops19h 07m

$309

ManhattanChicago

MHK - ORD

MHKORD

Manhattan

Wed 1/14

6:45 pm-11:00 am

2 stops16h 15m

$313

ManhattanChicago

MHK - ORD

MHKORD

Manhattan

Tue 1/13

6:45 pm-11:00 am

2 stops16h 15m

$313

ManhattanChicago

MHK - ORD

MHKORD

Manhattan

Tue 3/10

6:21 pm-10:35 am

2 stops16h 14m

$313

ManhattanChicago

MHK - ORD

MHKORD

Manhattan

Wed 2/11

6:45 pm-9:31 am

2 stops14h 46m

$313

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/12

Compare providers for flights from Manhattan 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 Manhattan to Chicago in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Manhattan-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Manhattan-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Manhattan-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Manhattan-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Manhattan-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 Manhattan to Chicago

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Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manhattan to Chicago (average of $117). Flying from Manhattan to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 MHK to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Manhattan 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 December 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Manhattan to Chicago as you normally would.

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 December 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Manhattan to Chicago. 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

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

    Manhattan (MHK) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Manhattan to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Manhattan; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Manhattan airport to Chicago. It is only a 6.2 mi journey to Manhattan (MHK) from Manhattan’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Manhattan to Chicago?

    Departing from Manhattan to Chicago will take you 1h 58m. The distance between Manhattan and Chicago is about 500 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Manhattan to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $361. American Airlines is priced at 15% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Manhattan to Chicago consider choosing SkyWest Airlines (75%), American Airlines (75%) or British Airways (70%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Manhattan to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $324. While the most popular route (Manhattan - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $475 on average, our data indicates $1,397 when flying from Manhattan to Chicago.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manhattan to Chicago (average of $117). Flying from Manhattan to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 airline flying from Manhattan to Chicago

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Manhattan 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 December 15, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$361Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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