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$361+ 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 1/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALO — CHI
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
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 December 4, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:40 amALO - ORD
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/209:07 pmORD - ALO
Nonstop1h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$425
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/23:20 pmALO - ORD
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/89:07 pmORD - ALO
Nonstop1h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$447
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/166:00 amALO - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/2010:27 pmORD - ALO
Nonstop1h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:00 amALO - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2110:27 pmORD - ALO
Nonstop1h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$491
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:00 amALO - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/71:40 pmORD - ALO
Nonstop1h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$529
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/215:50 amALO - ORD
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/241:25 pmORD - ALO
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$532
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:00 amALO - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/121:40 pmORD - ALO
Nonstop1h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$775
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:00 amALO - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/410:31 pmORD - ALO
Nonstop1h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$821

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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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$381
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$365
(American Airlines)

Good round-trip deal

$378 or less

Good one-way deal

$361 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Waterloo to Chicago that are best for you.

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WaterlooChicago

ALO - ORD

ALOORD

Waterloo

Thu 1/1

5:40 am-7:14 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/4

1:25 pm-2:39 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$361

WaterlooChicago

ALO - ORD

ALOORD

Waterloo

Sat 2/14

6:00 am-7:32 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

12:24 pm-1:38 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$425

WaterlooChicago

ALO - ORD

ALOORD

Waterloo

Wed 12/24

5:40 am-7:14 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

9:07 pm-10:23 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$425

WaterlooChicago

ALO - ORD

ALOORD

Waterloo

Tue 12/30

5:40 am-7:14 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/2

1:25 pm-2:39 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$447

WaterlooChicago

ALO - ORD

ALOORD

Waterloo

Tue 12/16

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/20

10:27 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$453

WaterlooChicago

ALO - ORD

ALOORD

Waterloo

Wed 12/17

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/21

10:27 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$491

WaterlooChicago

ALO - ORD

ALOORD

Waterloo

Tue 12/23

5:50 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/25

1:25 pm-2:39 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$491

WaterlooChicago

ALO - ORD

ALOORD

Waterloo

Thu 12/18

5:50 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/22

1:25 pm-2:39 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$529

WaterlooChicago

ALO - ORD

ALOORD

Waterloo

Sun 12/21

5:50 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/24

1:25 pm-2:39 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$532

WaterlooChicago

ALO - ORD

ALOORD

Waterloo

Tue 12/9

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

1:40 pm-2:56 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$775

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Waterloo, Iowa-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

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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 $94). Flying from Waterloo, Iowa to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 December 4, 2025.

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.

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 1 airline. 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 $361, American Airlines can have you in Chicago from Waterloo, Iowa in 1h 34m. Waterloo, Iowa and Chicago are separated by a distance of 233 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Waterloo, Iowa to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $236.

  • 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: Qatar Airways (83%), American Airlines (72%), Envoy Air( 72%).

  • 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 $481, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $254. The most popular route (Waterloo - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $381.

  • 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 $94). Flying from Waterloo, Iowa to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 airline flying from Waterloo to Chicago

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Waterloo 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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