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This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — CHI
May 4 — May 111
Mon 5/4
Mon 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Chicago are usually found in August or September, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sat 5/28:17 pm
STL
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ORD
1 stop13h 28m
Frontier
Sat 5/95:30 pm
ORD
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STL
1 stop6h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/178:23 pm
STL
-
MDW
1 stop22h 14m
Frontier
Tue 4/212:15 pm
MDW
-
STL
1 stop16h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 4/2$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/146:55 pm
STL
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ORD
2 stops29h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/196:55 am
ORD
-
STL
1 stop26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$172
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2711:30 am
STL
-
MDW
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Thu 5/281:30 pm
MDW
-
STL
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/31$174
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/277:35 am
STL
-
ORD
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Thu 5/284:15 pm
ORD
-
STL
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/31$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/298:23 pm
STL
-
ORD
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/86:55 am
ORD
-
STL
1 stop26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/298:23 pm
STL
-
ORD
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/76:50 am
ORD
-
STL
1 stop10h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$178
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/66:40 pm
STL
-
MDW
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Sat 5/910:30 am
MDW
-
STL
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/31$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 4/228:35 am
STL
-
ORD
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Thu 4/2310:30 am
ORD
-
STL
1 stop10h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/1$179
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3011:21 am
STL
-
MDW
1 stop10h 58m
Frontier
Thu 5/76:00 am
MDW
-
STL
1 stop10h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/17:01 pm
STL
-
ORD
1 stop5h 51m
Frontier
Thu 5/76:50 am
ORD
-
STL
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/239:55 pm
STL
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ORD
1 stop8h 13m
Frontier
Sun 4/265:50 am
ORD
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STL
1 stop4h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$181

Find flight deals from St. Louis to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) 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 April 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$171
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$59
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$335

Good round-trip deal

$322 or less

Good one-way deal

$219 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($112 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 April 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisChicago

STL - MDW

STLMDW

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/16

8:45 am-4:35 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/19

9:10 am-3:15 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$174

St. LouisChicago

STL - MDW

STLMDW

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/14

10:15 am-3:50 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/19

7:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$174

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/5

6:30 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

7:45 pm-9:13 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$187

St. LouisChicago

STL - MDW

STLMDW

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/27

1:45 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/4

9:30 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$191

St. LouisChicago

STL - MDW

STLMDW

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/23

5:40 am-6:50 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/27

5:40 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$191

St. LouisChicago

STL - MDW

STLMDW

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/30

9:40 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/2

8:35 am-4:25 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$206

St. LouisChicago

STL - MDW

STLMDW

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/9

5:15 am-12:10 pm

2 stops6h 55m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/9

6:30 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$206

St. LouisChicago

STL - MDW

STLMDW

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/16

6:45 am-12:42 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/16

5:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$211

St. LouisChicago

STL - MDW

STLMDW

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/25

6:20 am-1:32 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/27

7:16 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$211

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/16

6:45 am-12:56 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/16

5:19 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$211

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Compare providers for flights from St. Louis to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from St. Louis to Chicago in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 St. Louis-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-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 St. Louis-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 St. Louis to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Chicago. Price data was last updated on April 3, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from St. Louis to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 51 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Chicago?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Chicago (average of $77). Flying from St. Louis to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $187). 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 STL to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis 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 April 4, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Chicago in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Chicago. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to Chicago flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings 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 St. Louis to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from St. Louis 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 April 4, 2026.

The most flights from STL to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (77 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

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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 April 4, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from St. Louis to Chicago, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,343 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,343 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,343 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,541 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,343 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,556 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,343 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southern / Mokulele
6.5
Okay
27 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,343 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from St. Louis to Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Chicago from St. Louis, you will be flying from Lambert-St Louis, which is the city’s only airport. Lambert-St Louis (STL) is located 12.7 mi from the center of St. Louis. There are 50 flights from Lambert-St Louis to Chicago per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from St. Louis to Chicago?

    Departing from St. Louis to Chicago will take you 1h 24m. The distance between St. Louis and Chicago is about 258 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from St. Louis to Chicago round-trip from $97. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $117, and United Airlines, from $125. These flights start at 69% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $48. American Airlines flights start at $57 while deals on United Airlines start at $75 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Chicago on time: Finnair (100%), Republic Airways (91%), Japan Airlines (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from St. Louis to Chicago is $130. On average you can expect to pay $855. The most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $117.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Chicago?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Chicago (average of $77). Flying from St. Louis to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $187). 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 St. Louis to Chicago

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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 April 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$125Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$140Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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