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$145+ Cheap flights from Melbourne, FL (MLB) 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MLB — CHI
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/316:05 amMLB - ORD
1 stop4h 31mDelta
Sat 1/35:30 amORD - MLB
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 12/11$382
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/316:20 amMLB - ORD
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/15:00 amORD - MLB
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$388
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/316:05 amMLB - ORD
1 stop4h 31mDelta
Thu 1/17:00 amORD - MLB
2 stops14h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/11$395
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/251:47 pmMLB - ORD
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:37 pmORD - MLB
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$402
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/266:20 amMLB - ORD
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/315:00 amORD - MLB
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$413
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/276:47 pmMLB - MDW
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Sat 1/1711:21 amMDW - MLB
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/10$443
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/316:05 amMLB - ORD
1 stop4h 31mDelta
Wed 12/315:31 pmORD - MLB
1 stop4h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/11$463
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/266:47 pmMLB - MDW
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Wed 12/313:29 pmMDW - MLB
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/10$534
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/254:42 pmMLB - MDW
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Mon 12/295:05 pmMDW - MLB
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/10$718
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/314:42 pmMLB - MDW
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Thu 1/19:50 amMDW - MLB
1 stop4h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/9$869
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/196:47 pmMLB - MDW
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Sun 12/215:05 pmMDW - MLB
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/9$967

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MLB) 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 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$335
(Delta)

One-way from

$145
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$414
Provider with most accurate pricing for Melbourne-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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One-way flight from Melbourne to Chicago (CHI)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Chicago that are best for you.

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Melbourne

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChicago

MLB - MDW

MLBMDW

Melbourne

Fri 1/16

6:35 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/19

12:48 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$335

MelbourneChicago

MLB - MDW

MLBMDW

Melbourne

Fri 1/9

6:35 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/11

6:45 am-2:24 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$335

MelbourneChicago

MLB - ORD

MLBORD

Melbourne

Wed 12/31

6:05 am-9:36 am

1 stop4h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/2

5:29 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$382

MelbourneChicago

MLB - ORD

MLBORD

Melbourne

Wed 12/31

6:05 am-9:36 am

1 stop4h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/3

5:30 am-2:06 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$382

MelbourneChicago

MLB - ORD

MLBORD

Melbourne

Wed 12/31

6:05 am-9:36 am

1 stop4h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/4

4:13 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$382

MelbourneChicago

MLB - ORD

MLBORD

Melbourne

Wed 12/31

6:20 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/1

5:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

$388

MelbourneChicago

MLB - ORD

MLBORD

Melbourne

Wed 12/31

6:05 am-9:36 am

1 stop4h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/1

7:00 am-10:54 pm

2 stops14h 54m

$395

MelbourneChicago

MLB - ORD

MLBORD

Melbourne

Fri 12/26

6:20 am-12:40 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

5:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

$413

MelbourneChicago

MLB - ORD

MLBORD

Melbourne

Sat 12/27

6:47 pm-12:02 am

1 stop6h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

8:00 am-2:24 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$413

MelbourneChicago

MLB - ORD

MLBORD

Melbourne

Fri 2/27

11:26 am-4:51 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

11:18 am-5:50 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$417

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne, Florida to Chicago?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne, Florida to Chicago (average of $55). Flying from Melbourne, Florida to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $113). 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 MLB to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne 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 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne, Florida to Chicago in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 83% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Melbourne to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 2.7 mi from the city center, Melbourne is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne (MLB) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne, Florida to Chicago?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne, Florida to Chicago in 4h 32m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1026 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne, Florida to Chicago round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne, Florida to Chicago is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $331 on this airline. American Airlines is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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 Melbourne, Florida to Chicago?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne, Florida to Chicago (average of $55). Flying from Melbourne, Florida to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $113). 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 Melbourne to Chicago

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Melbourne 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$331Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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