Cheap flights from the United States to Chicago (CHI) from $30

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
LAX — CHI
Sep 26 — Oct 31

How far in advance should I book a flight from USA to Chicago?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 28 days in advance, which can save you up to 32% on flights from USA to Chicago compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 28 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 $277. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $344.

What is the cheapest month to fly from USA to Chicago?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from USA in February are about $265 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $166.

When is the cheapest time to fly from USA to Chicago (US - CHI)?

When flying from USA to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from USA to Chicago

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Cheap USA to Chicago flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to Chicago from USA

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Dallas/Fort WorthChicago O'Hare Intl

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Thu 11/9

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Sat 11/11

Nonstop2h 35m

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 11/2

Nonstop2h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/4

Nonstop2h 35m

Dallas/Fort WorthChicago O'Hare Intl

DFW - ORD

DFWORD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 11/9

1 stop5h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/11

Nonstop2h 35m

Dallas/Fort WorthChicago O'Hare Intl

DFW - ORD

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 11/8

Nonstop2h 28m

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Mon 12/11

Nonstop2h 44m

Dallas/Fort WorthChicago O'Hare Intl

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 11/9

Nonstop2h 28m

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Tue 12/12

Nonstop2h 44m

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 10/19

Nonstop2h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/25

1 stop11h 00m

Boston Logan IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

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Boston Logan Intl

Sat 10/28

Nonstop2h 59m

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Tue 10/31

Nonstop2h 17m

Boston Logan IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

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Boston Logan Intl

Sat 10/28

Nonstop2h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/1

Nonstop2h 27m

San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl

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San Francisco

Sat 10/21

1 stop9h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/27

1 stop15h 15m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, JetBlue and Frontier from USA to Chicago have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,517 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
103 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about USA to Chicago flights.

Can I find flights from USA to Chicago for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from USA to Chicago for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $39, but on average you can expect to pay $57.

Are there nonstop flights from USA to Chicago for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from USA to Chicago under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from USA to Chicago is less than $68.

Are there last-minute flights available from USA to Chicago for under $100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from USA to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $100.

What days are nonstop flights available from USA to Chicago?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from USA to Chicago on average per day?

On average, you can expect to see 60 flights from USA to Chicago a day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 30% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 18% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 52% of flight departures

How long is the flight from USA to Chicago?

Airlines like Spirit Airlines fly from USA to Chicago in about 2h 28m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from USA to Chicago is about 1750 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 $30 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $42 and Delta from $49 one-way.

What are the most popular routes from USA to Chicago?

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

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 Sun Country Air (100%), Qatar Airways (90%) or Air China (89%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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 $810. The most popular route, (New York LaGuardia - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $83.

What does LAX to ORD mean?

Great question - LAX to ORD just means Los Angeles Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Departure points for flights from USA to Chicago

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Top 9 airlines flying from USA to Chicago

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from USA to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$33Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$39Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$60Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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JetBlueCheapest$79Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$79Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$89Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$109Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Allegiant AirCheapest$123Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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Linear Air TaxiCheapest$69,011Average$69,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from USA to Chicago

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40%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
36%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
12%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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