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$68+ Cheap flights from North Carolina 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CHI
Apr 27 — May 41
Mon 4/27
Mon 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to Chicago

Cheapest flights from North Carolina to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2026.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1610:24 pm
CLT
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ORD
Nonstop2h 20m
Frontier
Mon 4/201:12 pm
ORD
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CLT
Nonstop2h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$119
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/179:26 pm
CLT
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 27m
Frontier
Thu 4/2312:16 pm
ORD
-
CLT
Nonstop2h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$120
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/249:54 pm
CLT
-
ORD
1 stop12h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2712:37 pm
ORD
-
CLT
Nonstop2h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$121
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1610:24 pm
CLT
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 20m
Frontier
Sun 4/192:00 pm
ORD
-
CLT
Nonstop2h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$122
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/179:26 pm
CLT
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 27m
Frontier
Sun 4/192:00 pm
ORD
-
CLT
Nonstop2h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$123
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/34:41 pm
CLT
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 34m
Frontier
Tue 5/53:55 pm
ORD
-
CLT
1 stop23h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/234:19 pm
CLT
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 34m
Frontier
Sun 4/268:00 am
ORD
-
CLT
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 4/179:26 pm
CLT
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/212:09 pm
ORD
-
CLT
1 stop6h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 4/139:40 pm
CLT
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/176:04 pm
ORD
-
CLT
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/179:26 pm
CLT
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 27m
Frontier
Sat 4/181:27 pm
ORD
-
CLT
1 stop7h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$129
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/244:40 pm
CLT
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 34m
Frontier
Sat 4/251:27 pm
ORD
-
CLT
1 stop7h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$130
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sat 4/258:09 pm
CLT
-
MDW
1 stop25h 43m
Frontier
Sat 5/29:14 am
MDW
-
CLT
1 stop6h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$147

Find flight deals from North Carolina to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Carolina to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$119
(Super.com)

One-way from

$68
(Super.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$309

Good round-trip deal

$138 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from North Carolina 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 March 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to Chicago that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/21

6:15 am-7:33 am

Nonstop2h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

8:45 am-2:05 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$177

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/15

6:15 am-7:43 am

Nonstop2h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

2:12 pm-5:23 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$184

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/21

8:05 am-9:23 am

Nonstop2h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

9:35 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$184

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 4/25

5:40 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

9:35 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$201

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/5

6:40 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/30

3:45 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$208

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/28

8:00 am-9:26 am

Nonstop2h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/3

6:25 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$208

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/18

7:50 am-12:49 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

1:36 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$213

CharlotteChicago

CLT - MDW

CLTMDW

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/21

1:45 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/23

11:45 am-6:20 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$222

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 5/6

5:30 am-8:40 am

1 stop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

5:30 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 35m

$222

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/18

3:55 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/22

7:40 am-10:30 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$227

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Best time to book a flight from North Carolina to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from North Carolina with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from North Carolina to Chicago

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Chicago (average of $49). Flying from North Carolina to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $136). 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 NC to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina 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 March 28, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from North Carolina to Chicago in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from North Carolina to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from North Carolina to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their North Carolina to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from North Carolina to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from North Carolina 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 March 28, 2026.

The most flights from USNC to CHI are scheduled on a Saturday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North Carolina to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from North Carolina to Chicago?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from North Carolina to Chicago in about 2h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 59m. The distance between North Carolina and Chicago is about 631 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $42 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $58 and $71, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from North Carolina to Chicago?

    Most travelers choose Raleigh-Durham - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Charlotte Douglas - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Raleigh-Durham - Chicago Midway when deciding on the best route from North Carolina to Chicago.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from North Carolina to Chicago?

    Consider Royal Jordanian (85%), Emirates (83%) or SWISS (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from North Carolina to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from North Carolina to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from North Carolina to Chicago is $95. On average you can expect to pay $826. The most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $127.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from North Carolina to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North Carolina 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 North Carolina to Chicago?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Chicago (average of $49). Flying from North Carolina to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $136). 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 8 airlines flying from North Carolina to Chicago

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from North Carolina 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 March 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$55Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$58Average$84FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$139Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$143Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$160Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$160Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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