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$169+ Cheap flights from Bay City (MBS) 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MBS — CHI
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bay City (MBS) 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$262

Good round-trip deal

$319 or less

Good one-way deal

$278 or less
From Bay City MBS Intl to Chicago (CHI)
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Cheapest flights from Bay City to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bay City to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/54:43 pmMBS - ORD
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/71:45 pmORD - MBS
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/411:45 amMBS - ORD
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Sun 9/77:15 amORD - MBS
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Deal found 7/29$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/193:33 pmMBS - MDW
1 stop4h 04mDelta
Sat 8/236:17 pmMDW - MBS
1 stop2h 51mDelta
Deal found 7/28$199

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Bay City

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Bay CityChicago

MBS - ORD

MBSORD

Bay City MBS Intl

Fri 9/5

4:43 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

1:45 pm-4:08 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$179

Bay CityChicago

MBS - ORD

MBSORD

Bay City MBS Intl

Thu 9/4

11:45 am-4:13 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

7:15 am-1:47 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$199

Bay CityChicago

MBS - MDW

MBSMDW

Bay City MBS Intl

Tue 8/19

3:33 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop4h 04m

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/23

6:17 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop2h 51m

$199

Bay CityChicago

MBS - ORD

MBSORD

Bay City MBS Intl

Sat 8/30

11:45 am-4:13 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$169

Bay CityChicago

MBS - ORD

MBSORD

Bay City MBS Intl

Thu 9/18

4:43 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$204

Bay CityChicago

MBS - MDW

MBSMDW

Bay City MBS Intl

Mon 8/18

3:33 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop4h 04m

$214

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Deals found on 7/29

Best time to book a flight from Bay City to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Bay City to Chicago

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bay City to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Bay City to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 MBS to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Bay City 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 July 30, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Bay City to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Bay City to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Bay City 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 July 30, 2025.

The most flights from MBS to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 July 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and United Airlines from Bay City to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Bay City to Chicago?

    Bay City MBS Intl (MBS) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Bay City to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from MBS Intl; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Bay City airport to Chicago. It is only a 10.8 mi journey to MBS Intl (MBS) from Bay City’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at $179, United Airlines will fly you from Bay City to Chicago and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $199. Users have found that United Airlines is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Bay City 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 Bay City to Chicago on time: SkyWest Airlines (71%), United Airlines (71%), Emirates (52%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Bay City to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $239. While the most popular route (Bay City MBS Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $179 on average our data indicates $395 when flying from Bay City to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Bay City to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Bay City to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Bay City to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bay City 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 Bay City to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bay City to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Bay City to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 2 airlines flying from Bay City to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bay City 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$188Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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