Popular in | May |
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Cheapest in | February |
Round-trip from | $207 |
One-way from | $57 |
PHL - CHI Price | $207 - $364 |
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CHI Temperature | 23 - 73.4 °F |
CHI Rainfall | 1.7 - 4.9 inches |
It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Friday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.
When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 36 days in advance, which can save you up to 10% on flights from Philadelphia to Chicago compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 36 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $255. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $272.
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in May. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Philadelphia in February are about $258 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $107.
It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to Chicago in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
If you’re traveling from Philadelphia to Chicago, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Spirit Airlines. Philadelphia to Chicago flights are typically 25% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $265.79 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $137. When traveling from Philadelphia to Chicago on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is Philadelphia Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. When flying from Philadelphia to Chicago, Spirit Airlines flights are 7% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
If you’re traveling from Philadelphia to Chicago, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $324.80 RT. This price is typically 43% more expensive than other airlines that offer Philadelphia to Chicago flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $157. The most popular departure airport in Philadelphia when flying to Chicago is Philadelphia Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Chicago is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. When flying from Philadelphia to Chicago, American Airlines flights are 4% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
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Depart
Return
Price
PhiladelphiaChicago Midway
PHL - MDW
PHLMDW
Philadelphia
Sat 10/21
Nonstop2h 22m
Chicago Midway
Wed 10/25
Nonstop1h 59m
PhiladelphiaChicago Midway
PHL - MDW
PHLMDW
Philadelphia
Tue 11/28
Nonstop2h 20m
Chicago Midway
Sat 12/2
Nonstop1h 55m
PhiladelphiaChicago Midway
PHL - MDW
PHLMDW
Philadelphia
Tue 10/17
Nonstop2h 14m
Chicago Midway
Sat 10/21
Nonstop1h 58m
PhiladelphiaChicago Midway
PHL - MDW
PHLMDW
Philadelphia
Wed 11/29
Nonstop2h 20m
Chicago Midway
Fri 12/1
Nonstop1h 55m
PhiladelphiaChicago Midway
PHL - MDW
PHLMDW
Philadelphia
Tue 11/28
Nonstop2h 20m
Chicago Midway
Sun 12/3
Nonstop1h 55m
PhiladelphiaChicago O'Hare Intl
PHL - ORD
PHLORD
Philadelphia
Wed 12/6
1 stop9h 56m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/13
1 stop7h 41m
PhiladelphiaChicago Midway
PHL - MDW
PHLMDW
Philadelphia
Wed 11/29
1 stop9h 45m
Chicago Midway
Sat 12/2
Nonstop1h 55m
PhiladelphiaChicago O'Hare Intl
PHL - ORD
PHLORD
Philadelphia
Wed 11/29
Nonstop2h 27m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 12/2
Nonstop1h 54m
PhiladelphiaChicago O'Hare Intl
PHL - ORD
PHLORD
Philadelphia
Wed 11/29
Nonstop2h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 12/2
1 stop5h 52m
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Most people fly from Philadelphia (PHL) if they book a flight from Philadelphia to Chicago. On average, Philadelphia has 36 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 5 airlines. Philadelphia is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Philadelphia’s city center.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Philadelphia to Chicago for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $38, but on average you can expect to pay $59.
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Philadelphia to Chicago under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Chicago is less than $64.
There are currently 20+ open flights from Philadelphia to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $100.
Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
34 flight departures from Philadelphia to Chicago per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 15% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 59% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 12% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 15% of flight departures
Departing from Philadelphia to Chicago will take you 2h 22m. There are 680 mi between Philadelphia and Chicago. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Our cheapest airline available from Philadelphia to Chicago is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $38 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Spirit Airlines, starting at $66. You may be able to fly from Philadelphia to Chicago for 85% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Most travelers choose Philadelphia - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Philadelphia - Chicago Midway or Philadelphia - Chicago Greater Rockford when deciding on the best route from Philadelphia to Chicago.
Before booking your flight from Philadelphia to Chicago check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or Frontier.
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Philadelphia to Chicago are SWISS (95%), United Airlines (91%) and Copa Airlines (90%).
The cheapest flight price from Philadelphia to Chicago is $99. On average you can expect to pay $815. The most popular route, (Philadelphia - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $66.
Great question - PHL to ORD just means Philadelphia Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).
14%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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40%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
46%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
0%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Sunday | 33daily flights |
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Monday | 46daily flights |
Tuesday | 32daily flights |
Wednesday | 33daily flights |
Thursday | 39daily flights |
Friday | 40daily flights |
Saturday | 34daily flights |
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