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$165+ 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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSO — CHI
Jun 10 — Jun 171
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Cheap flight deals from Missoula to Chicago

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 May 11, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 10/221:29 pm
MSO
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ORD
Nonstop3h 31m
American Airlines
Mon 10/269:50 am
ORD
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MSO
Nonstop3h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/10$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 6/35:20 pm
MSO
-
ORD
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Wed 6/108:40 am
ORD
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MSO
Nonstop3h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$319
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 10/222:06 pm
MSO
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ORD
1 stop8h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 10/266:00 am
ORD
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MSO
1 stop9h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/8$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/35:05 am
MSO
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MDW
1 stop7h 14m
Delta
Sat 6/67:13 pm
MDW
-
MSO
1 stop5h 27m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 9/1112:40 pm
MSO
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 9/158:55 am
ORD
-
MSO
Nonstop3h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 10/225:40 am
MSO
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ORD
1 stop5h 45m
Delta
Mon 10/261:15 pm
ORD
-
MSO
2 stops12h 16m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$334
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Tue 9/11:04 pm
MSO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/59:00 am
ORD
-
MSO
1 stop7h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/7$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 7/15:20 pm
MSO
-
ORD
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Sun 7/58:40 am
ORD
-
MSO
Nonstop3h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 6/35:30 am
MSO
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ORD
2 stops11h 35m
Delta
Sat 6/67:45 am
ORD
-
MSO
1 stop5h 49m
Delta
Deal found 5/7$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 5/285:05 am
MSO
-
MDW
2 stops12h 28m
Delta
Wed 6/37:13 pm
MDW
-
MSO
1 stop5h 27m
Delta
Deal found 5/8$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 9/125:45 am
MSO
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MDW
1 stop6h 26m
Delta
Mon 9/146:45 pm
MDW
-
MSO
1 stop6h 02m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 9/126:43 am
MSO
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ORD
Nonstop3h 27m
American Airlines
Tue 9/156:00 am
ORD
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MSO
1 stop7h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/8$358

Find 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 May 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$165
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$360

Good round-trip deal

$389 or less

Good one-way deal

$257 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Missoula Johnson-Bell Field to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Missoula Johnson-Bell Field to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Missoula Johnson-Bell Field to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Missoula Johnson-Bell Field to Chicago (CHI).

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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 May 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Missoula to Chicago that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Wed 7/1

5:20 pm-12:44 am

1 stop6h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/5

8:40 am-11:32 am

Nonstop3h 52m

$319

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Tue 9/1

4:13 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

7:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$329

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Thu 7/2

5:55 am-3:05 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/10

5:54 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$329

MissoulaChicago

MSO - MDW

MSOMDW

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Thu 5/28

5:05 am-1:19 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/3

7:13 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$339

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Sat 9/12

5:45 am-2:58 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

1:15 pm-12:24 am

2 stops12h 09m

$344

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Thu 5/28

1:14 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/3

5:41 pm-12:22 am

2 stops7h 41m

$344

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Fri 7/24

5:55 am-3:05 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/28

3:55 pm-12:28 am

2 stops9h 33m

$344

MissoulaChicago

MSO - MDW

MSOMDW

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Sat 9/12

5:45 am-1:11 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/15

1:05 pm-12:24 am

2 stops12h 19m

$344

MissoulaChicago

MSO - MDW

MSOMDW

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Sat 9/12

5:45 am-1:11 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/14

6:45 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$354

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Tue 9/1

12:50 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops10h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

5:30 am-2:37 pm

2 stops10h 07m

$364

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Missoula to Chicago in May.
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 Missoula-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Missoula-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Missoula-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Missoula-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 Missoula-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 Missoula to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Missoula with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Missoula to Chicago (average of $166). Flying from Missoula to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $298). 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 May 11, 2026.

When flying from Missoula to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 May 11, 2026.

The most flights from MSO to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Missoula to Chicago?

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 May 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited 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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Missoula 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 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 3 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Missoula to Chicago?

    For as low as $319, United Airlines can have you in Chicago from Missoula in 6h 24m. The distance between Missoula and Chicago is about 1328 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($166), American Airlines ($191), and Delta ($245) offers the cheapest pricing from Missoula to Chicago. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 55% 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 ($134), United Airlines ($208), and American Airlines ($245).

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Missoula to Chicago are Qatar Airways (84%), American Airlines (69%) and Envoy Air (69%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Missoula to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Missoula to Chicago is generally $448, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $209. When looking at the most popular route, (Missoula Johnson-Bell Field - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $329 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Missoula to Chicago (average of $166). Flying from Missoula to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $298). 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 May 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$166Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$245Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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