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$81+ Cheap flights from Pigeon Forge, TN 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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — CHI
Mar 27 — Apr 31
Fri 3/27
Fri 4/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Pigeon Forge to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pigeon Forge to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 25, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/15:50 pm
TYS
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ORD
Nonstop1h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 5/32:15 pm
ORD
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TYS
Nonstop1h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$189
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/95:40 pm
TYS
-
MDW
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Tue 5/123:00 pm
MDW
-
TYS
1 stop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/23$193
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/117:45 am
TYS
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MDW
1 stop11h 30m
Southwest
Wed 4/1510:15 am
MDW
-
TYS
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/23$196
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/238:20 am
TYS
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ORD
Nonstop2h 08m
United Airlines
Mon 5/259:30 pm
ORD
-
TYS
Nonstop2h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/37:00 am
TYS
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 4/57:15 am
ORD
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/22$204
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/247:10 am
TYS
-
MDW
1 stop3h 46m
Delta
Tue 3/3110:45 am
MDW
-
TYS
1 stop4h 21m
Delta
Deal found 2/24$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/245:40 am
TYS
-
ORD
1 stop5h 20m
Delta
Tue 3/3111:10 am
ORD
-
TYS
1 stop3h 56m
Delta
Deal found 2/24$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 5/217:09 am
TYS
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ORD
Nonstop2h 11m
American Airlines
Wed 8/511:41 am
ORD
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/22$210
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2412:30 pm
TYS
-
MDW
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Tue 3/317:45 am
MDW
-
TYS
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/24$214
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/36:30 am
TYS
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ORD
Nonstop1h 59m
United Airlines
Mon 7/69:30 pm
ORD
-
TYS
Nonstop2h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$219
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Mon 5/182:06 pm
TYS
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ORD
1 stop10h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/201:27 pm
ORD
-
TYS
1 stop24h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/97:53 am
TYS
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ORD
Nonstop2h 17m
American Airlines
Mon 5/116:30 pm
ORD
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TYS
Nonstop1h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/24$233

Find flight deals from Pigeon Forge to Chicago

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$189
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One-way from

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Pigeon Forge 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 February 25, 2026.
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KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 5/29

8:20 am-9:28 am

Nonstop2h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/2

6:07 pm-8:56 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$189

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/18

11:02 am-4:18 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

11:19 am-5:08 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$209

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 5/1

5:24 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop4h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

1:44 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$209

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 7/3

6:30 am-7:29 am

Nonstop1h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/6

9:30 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$219

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 3/24

11:18 am-4:43 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/3

9:40 am-4:06 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$234

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 5/21

11:44 am-4:29 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/5

9:30 am-3:06 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$244

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 5/6

7:00 am-7:56 am

Nonstop1h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

7:15 am-10:06 am

Nonstop1h 51m

$249

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - MDW

TYSMDW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 5/9

5:45 am-9:59 am

1 stop5h 14m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/11

12:51 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$279

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - MDW

TYSMDW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 3/7

7:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 55m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/10

3:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$299

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - MDW

TYSMDW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 4/17

5:54 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/20

10:41 am-6:14 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$304

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Best time to book a flight from Pigeon Forge to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Pigeon Forge to Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Pigeon Forge to Chicago. Price data was last updated on February 20, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Pigeon Forge to Chicago is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pigeon Forge to Chicago (average of $58). Flying from Pigeon Forge to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 PG9 to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Pigeon Forge 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 February 25, 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from Pigeon Forge to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Pigeon Forge to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Pigeon Forge to Chicago. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Pigeon Forge 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 Pigeon Forge to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Pigeon Forge 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 February 25, 2026.

The most flights from PG9 to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Pigeon Forge 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 February 25, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air from Pigeon Forge 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,343 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,343 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,343 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,345 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,343 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
714 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,343 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Pigeon Forge to Chicago?

    A quick flight from Pigeon Forge to Chicago can take about 1h 55m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $204. The distance between Pigeon Forge and Chicago is about 475 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $49. Users have also found prices from $89 and $138 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Pigeon Forge to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Pigeon Forge to Chicago on time: Envoy Air (100%), GoJet (81%), Alaska Airlines (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Pigeon Forge to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Pigeon Forge to Chicago? While on average our users pay $918, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $168. The most popular route (Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $189.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Pigeon Forge to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pigeon Forge 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 Pigeon Forge to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pigeon Forge to Chicago (average of $58). Flying from Pigeon Forge to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 Pigeon Forge to Chicago

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Pigeon Forge 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 February 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$58Average$94FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$107Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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