Cheap flights from Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago (CHI) from $79

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/26. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
MKE — CHI
Oct 2 — Oct 91

How to find the cheapest flight from Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago (CHI)

All the information you need to plan the best MKE to CHI flight in 2023: compare Milwaukee to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$207

One-way from

$169
High demand for flights, 44% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 81% potential price drop
From Milwaukee-Mitchell to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Chicago (CHI)

MKE - CHI

Price

$207 - $364

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

CHI

Rainfall

1.7 - 4.9 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Milwaukee to Chicago?

Flights from Milwaukee to Chicago are found to be more expensive on Wednesday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to Chicago?

Flights from Milwaukee to Chicago lean towards being more expensive in November. Prices are generally better when you fly from Milwaukee to Chicago in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $50.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Milwaukee to Chicago (MKE - CHI)?

It’s optimal to fly from Milwaukee to Chicago in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Milwaukee to Chicago

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Cheap United Airlines flights from Milwaukee to Chicago

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Cheap Milwaukee to Chicago flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to Chicago from Milwaukee

The cheapest one-way flights from Milwaukee to Chicago
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$158 - $373

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Milwaukee-MitchellChicago O'Hare Intl

MKE - ORD

MKEORD

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 12/9

Nonstop1h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/6

Nonstop0h 52m

Milwaukee-MitchellChicago O'Hare Intl

MKE - ORD

MKEORD

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 10/26

Nonstop0h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/30

Nonstop0h 53m

Milwaukee-MitchellChicago O'Hare Intl

MKE - ORD

MKEORD

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 10/26

Nonstop1h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/29

Nonstop0h 53m

Milwaukee-MitchellChicago O'Hare Intl

MKE - ORD

MKEORD

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 11/12

Nonstop1h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/18

Nonstop0h 50m

Milwaukee-MitchellChicago O'Hare Intl

MKE - ORD

MKEORD

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 10/19

Nonstop0h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/25

Nonstop0h 53m

Milwaukee-MitchellChicago O'Hare Intl

MKE - ORD

MKEORD

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 10/9

3 stops28h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/14

2 stops24h 37m

Milwaukee-MitchellChicago O'Hare Intl

MKE - ORD

MKEORD

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 10/9

2 stops26h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/14

2 stops24h 37m

Milwaukee-MitchellChicago O'Hare Intl

MKE - ORD

MKEORD

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 11/12

1 stop4h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/17

1 stop8h 06m

Milwaukee-MitchellChicago O'Hare Intl

MKE - ORD

MKEORD

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 2/20

1 stop9h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/5

1 stop6h 24m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, United Airlines and Spirit Airlines from Milwaukee to Chicago. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews

Comfort

6.8

Overall

7.4

Food

5.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sun Country is often the cheap option, but lately the value is not hand-in-hand with the savings

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews

Comfort

6.8

Overall

7.4

Food

5.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sun Country is often the cheap option, but lately the value is not hand-in-hand with the savings

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews

Comfort

6.8

Overall

7.4

Food

5.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sun Country is often the cheap option, but lately the value is not hand-in-hand with the savings

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews

Comfort

6.8

Overall

7.4

Food

5.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sun Country is often the cheap option, but lately the value is not hand-in-hand with the savings

JetBlue
7.2
Good
781 reviews
Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews

Comfort

6.8

Overall

7.4

Food

5.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sun Country is often the cheap option, but lately the value is not hand-in-hand with the savings

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,483 reviews
Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews

Comfort

6.8

Overall

7.4

Food

5.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sun Country is often the cheap option, but lately the value is not hand-in-hand with the savings

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Milwaukee to Chicago flights.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Milwaukee to Chicago?

Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Milwaukee to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Milwaukee-Mitchell; the airport handles an average of 28 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Milwaukee airport to Chicago. It is only a 6.4 mi journey to Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) from Milwaukee’s city center.

Can I find flights from Milwaukee to Chicago for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Milwaukee to Chicago for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $158, but on average you can expect to pay $270.

Are there nonstop flights from Milwaukee to Chicago for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 7 direct flights from Milwaukee to Chicago under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Milwaukee to Chicago is less than $235.

Are there last-minute flights available from Milwaukee to Chicago for under $300?

There are currently 7+ open flights from Milwaukee to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $300.

What days are nonstop flights available from Milwaukee to Chicago?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Milwaukee to Chicago on average per day?

On average 37 flights depart from Milwaukee to Chicago per day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 5% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 32% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 62% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Milwaukee to Chicago?

For as low as $158, American Airlines can have you in Chicago from Milwaukee in 59m. The distance between Milwaukee and Chicago is about 67 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Milwaukee to Chicago round-trip from $158. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $178, and Spirit Airlines, from $236. American Airlines is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Milwaukee to Chicago one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Milwaukee to Chicago are American Airlines ($79), Spirit Airlines ($102), and Frontier ($112).

What are the most reliable airlines from Milwaukee to Chicago?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Milwaukee to Chicago consider choosing Qatar Airways (92%), Republic Airways (92%) or British Airways (82%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the cheapest flights from Milwaukee to Chicago?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Milwaukee to Chicago? While on average our users pay $987, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $114. The most popular route (Milwaukee-Mitchell - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $203.

What does MKE to ORD mean?

Great question - MKE to ORD just means Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

Top 2 airlines flying from Milwaukee to Chicago

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Milwaukee to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$114Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Milwaukee to Chicago

See what time of day planes typically take off from Milwaukee to Chicago
9%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
61%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
30%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Milwaukee to Chicago

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Milwaukee to Chicago
Sunday30daily flights
Monday31daily flights
Tuesday27daily flights
Wednesday26daily flights
Thursday30daily flights
Friday31daily flights
Saturday27daily flights

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