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$105+ Cheap flights from Missoula (MSO) 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSO — CHI
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Missoula Johnson-Bell Field to Chicago are usually found in June or March, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Missoula to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Missoula (MSO) 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 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$191
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$105
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$343

Good round-trip deal

$347 or less

Good one-way deal

$278 or less
From Missoula Johnson-Bell Field to Chicago (CHI)
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Cheapest flights from Missoula to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Missoula to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/1112:50 pmMSO - ORD
Nonstop3h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/158:36 pmORD - MSO
Nonstop3h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 9/114:14 pmMSO - ORD
1 stop6h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 9/175:45 pmORD - MSO
1 stop7h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/112:40 pmMSO - ORD
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/152:53 pmORD - MSO
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$211
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1012:40 pmMSO - ORD
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Mon 10/136:00 amORD - MSO
1 stop7h 09mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$238
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2910:27 pmMSO - ORD
1 stop12h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/16:00 amORD - MSO
1 stop14h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/115:45 amMSO - MDW
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Wed 9/179:20 amMDW - MSO
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 7/30$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/225:30 amMSO - ORD
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Wed 8/278:25 amORD - MSO
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 7/31$269
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/114:14 pmMSO - ORD
1 stop6h 49mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/172:07 pmORD - MSO
2 stops11h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$302

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Missoula 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 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Missoula to Chicago that are best for you.

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MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Thu 9/11

12:50 pm-5:21 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

8:36 pm-11:18 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

$191

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Thu 9/11

4:14 pm-12:03 am

1 stop6h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

5:45 pm-12:27 am

1 stop7h 42m

$199

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Thu 9/11

2:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

2:53 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$211

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Fri 10/10

12:40 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

6:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$238

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Fri 8/29

10:27 pm-11:43 am

1 stop12h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/1

6:00 am-7:31 pm

1 stop14h 31m

$251

MissoulaChicago

MSO - MDW

MSOMDW

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Thu 9/11

5:45 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/17

9:20 am-2:38 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$264

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Fri 8/22

5:30 am-11:58 am

1 stop5h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/27

8:25 am-2:36 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$269

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Thu 9/11

4:14 pm-12:03 am

1 stop6h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

2:07 pm-12:27 am

2 stops11h 20m

$302

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Mon 9/29

4:14 pm-12:03 am

1 stop6h 49m

$105

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Mon 10/27

12:40 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$125

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Best time to book a flight from Missoula to Chicago

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Missoula to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Missoula to Chicago. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Missoula to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Missoula to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Missoula to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 MSO to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Missoula 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 31, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 51% on flights from Missoula to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Missoula to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Missoula 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 31, 2025.

The most flights from MSO to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from Missoula 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Missoula to Chicago?

    Located just 5.5 mi from the city center, Missoula Johnson-Bell Field is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Missoula. Booking flights from Johnson-Bell Field (MSO) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 4 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($191), Hawaiian Airlines ($199), and United Airlines ($211) offers the cheapest pricing from Missoula to Chicago. Users have found that American Airlines is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Missoula to Chicago are Alaska Airlines ($105), Frontier ($125), and Delta ($127).

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Missoula to Chicago are United Airlines (86%), American Airlines (73%) and Envoy Air (73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Missoula to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Missoula to Chicago is generally $748, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $154. When looking at the most popular route, (Missoula Johnson-Bell Field - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $210 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Missoula to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Missoula to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 4 airlines flying from Missoula to Chicago

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Missoula 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$267Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$302Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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