How long is the flight from USA to Chicago?

Airlines like United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Delta fly from USA to Chicago in about 2h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from USA to Chicago is about 801 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to Chicago one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $59 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $69 and JetBlue from $69 one-way.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Chicago (average of $36). Flying from USA to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $80). 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 day to fly from USA to Chicago?

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

Weekly flight availability from USA to Chicago

The most flights from US0 to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (105 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (59 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What are the most popular routes from USA to Chicago?

The most popular route from USA to Chicago is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl or San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl.

What are the cheapest flights from USA to Chicago?

The cheapest flight price from USA to Chicago is $73. On average you can expect to pay $869. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $93.

What are the most reliable airlines from USA to Chicago?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from USA to Chicago consider choosing ITA Airways (100%), Air China (93%) or United Airlines (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from USA to Chicago?

The most popular airlines flying from USA to Chicago are American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from US to CHI?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from USA to Chicago in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Can I find deals for flights from USA to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from USA to Chicago?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from USA to Chicago?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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.

$46+ Cheap Flights from the United States to Chicago

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Round-trip from	$93 (Cheapflightsfares)
One-way from	$46 (Priceline)
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Average price	$228
Good round-trip deal	$71 or less
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American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra provides more legroom than standard economy.

American Airlines' Flagship Business offers lie-flat seats on select transcontinental flights.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$55	Average$192	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$59	Average$185	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
JetBlue	Cheapest$79	Average$213	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$91	Average$193	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
Delta	Cheapest$101	Average$330	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$108	Average$288	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
Southwest	Cheapest$117	Average$297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$126	Average$329	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$130	Average$330	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
American Airlines	Cheapest$135	Average$285	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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How long is the flight from USA to Chicago?

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to Chicago one-way?

What are the most popular routes from USA to Chicago?

What are the most reliable airlines from USA to Chicago?

What are the cheapest flights from USA to Chicago?

Can I find deals for flights from USA to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from USA to Chicago?

Can I find deals for business class flights from USA to Chicago?

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

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