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$349+ Cheap flights from Waterloo, IA (ALO) to Chicago (CHI)

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALO — CHI
abr. 11 — abr. 181
sáb. 4/11
sáb. 4/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Waterloo to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Waterloo to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Waterloo to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 12, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
mié. 4/85:40 am
ALO
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 35m
American Airlines
mié. 4/1512:30 pm
ORD
-
ALO
Nonstop1h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
mar. 9/16:00 am
ALO
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 21m
American Airlines
mié. 9/161:10 pm
ORD
-
ALO
Nonstop1h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
sáb. 4/252:23 pm
ALO
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 31m
American Airlines
sáb. 5/210:27 pm
ORD
-
ALO
Nonstop1h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$371
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
mar. 3/245:20 am
ALO
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 25m
American Airlines
sáb. 3/2810:34 pm
ORD
-
ALO
Nonstop1h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
vie. 4/105:40 am
ALO
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 35m
American Airlines
lun. 4/1312:30 pm
ORD
-
ALO
Nonstop1h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
dom. 3/83:10 pm
ALO
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 24m
American Airlines
mié. 4/810:27 pm
ORD
-
ALO
Nonstop1h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$441
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
lun. 6/83:07 pm
ALO
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 31m
American Airlines
vie. 6/121:12 pm
ORD
-
ALO
Nonstop1h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$465
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
sáb. 3/145:20 am
ALO
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 25m
American Airlines
lun. 3/161:21 pm
ORD
-
ALO
Nonstop1h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$470
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
lun. 4/65:20 am
ALO
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 25m
American Airlines
lun. 4/1310:27 pm
ORD
-
ALO
Nonstop1h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$473

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Waterloo (ALO) 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 marzo 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(American Airlines)

Good round-trip deal

$428 or less

Good one-way deal

$302 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Waterloo 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 marzo 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Waterloo to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

WaterlooChicago

ALO - ORD

ALOORD

Waterloo

mié. 4/8

5:40 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 4/15

12:30 pm-1:53 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$349
Quickest round-trip

WaterlooChicago

ALO - ORD

ALOORD

Waterloo

mar. 9/1

6:00 am-7:21 am

Nonstop1h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 9/16

1:10 pm-2:19 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$369

WaterlooChicago

ALO - ORD

ALOORD

Waterloo

sáb. 4/11

2:23 pm-3:54 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 4/12

10:27 pm-11:49 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$388

WaterlooChicago

ALO - ORD

ALOORD

Waterloo

vie. 4/10

5:40 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 4/13

12:30 pm-1:53 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$419

WaterlooChicago

ALO - ORD

ALOORD

Waterloo

vie. 5/15

2:23 pm-3:54 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 5/17

10:33 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$439

WaterlooChicago

ALO - ORD

ALOORD

Waterloo

lun. 6/8

3:07 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 6/12

1:12 pm-2:37 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$465

WaterlooChicago

ALO - ORD

ALOORD

Waterloo

mié. 3/25

5:20 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 3/29

10:34 pm-11:53 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$470
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

WaterlooChicago

ALO - ORD

ALOORD

Waterloo

mar. 9/8

6:00 am-7:21 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$370

WaterlooChicago

ALO - ORD

ALOORD

Waterloo

mié. 5/6

5:40 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$370

WaterlooChicago

ALO - ORD

ALOORD

Waterloo

mié. 6/10

3:02 pm-4:33 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$370

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Compare providers for flights from Waterloo 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 Waterloo to Chicago in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Waterloo with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Waterloo to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Waterloo, Iowa to Chicago?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Waterloo, Iowa to Chicago (average of $140). Flying from Waterloo, Iowa to Chicago in July 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 ALO to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Waterloo 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 marzo 12, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Waterloo, Iowa to Chicago as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Waterloo, Iowa to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Waterloo 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 marzo 12, 2026.

The most flights from ALO to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Waterloo to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly from Waterloo (ALO) if they book a flight from Waterloo to Chicago. On average, Waterloo has 2 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 0 airlines. Waterloo is conveniently located just 5.3 mi from Waterloo’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Waterloo, Iowa to Chicago?

    For as low as $349, American Airlines can have you in Chicago from Waterloo, Iowa in 1h 35m. Waterloo, Iowa and Chicago are separated by a distance of 233 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Waterloo, Iowa to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Waterloo, Iowa, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (67%), Envoy Air (67%), Qatar Airways( 62%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Waterloo, Iowa to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Waterloo, Iowa to Chicago? While on average our users pay $465, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $132. The most popular route (Waterloo - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $369.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Waterloo to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Waterloo 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 Waterloo, Iowa to Chicago?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Waterloo, Iowa to Chicago (average of $140). Flying from Waterloo, Iowa to Chicago in July 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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