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$308+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Gainesville (GNV)

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — GNV
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Gainesville

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Gainesville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Gainesville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 4/16:00 am
MDW
-
GNV
1 stop5h 47m
Delta
Wed 4/294:59 pm
GNV
-
MDW
1 stop6h 29m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 3/148:03 am
ORD
-
GNV
1 stop5h 38m
American Airlines
Sat 3/217:56 pm
GNV
-
ORD
1 stop5h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/310:49 am
MDW
-
GNV
1 stop6h 24m
Delta
Sat 3/75:30 pm
GNV
-
MDW
1 stop6h 01m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 6/17:05 am
ORD
-
GNV
1 stop6h 55m
Delta
Wed 8/57:05 pm
GNV
-
ORD
1 stop5h 50m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2412:47 pm
MDW
-
GNV
1 stop26h 21m
Delta
Tue 3/316:00 am
GNV
-
MDW
1 stop4h 56m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$378
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/256:00 am
MDW
-
GNV
1 stop5h 47m
Delta
Tue 3/316:00 am
GNV
-
MDW
1 stop4h 56m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/267:10 am
ORD
-
GNV
1 stop4h 37m
Delta
Wed 4/227:03 pm
GNV
-
ORD
1 stop5h 56m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/210:49 am
MDW
-
GNV
1 stop6h 24m
Delta
Mon 3/97:00 pm
GNV
-
MDW
1 stop4h 31m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$407
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 6/18:10 am
ORD
-
GNV
1 stop5h 50m
Delta
Mon 8/37:05 pm
GNV
-
ORD
1 stop5h 50m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$407
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/236:07 pm
MDW
-
GNV
1 stop14h 22m
Delta
Tue 3/316:00 am
GNV
-
MDW
1 stop7h 02m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$410
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/214:13 pm
MDW
-
GNV
1 stop5h 23m
Delta
Sun 3/16:00 am
GNV
-
MDW
1 stop4h 54m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$421
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 6/18:10 am
ORD
-
GNV
1 stop5h 50m
Delta
Tue 8/46:00 am
GNV
-
ORD
2 stops12h 48m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$423

Find flight deals from Chicago to Gainesville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Gainesville (GNV). 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 February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$329
(Delta)

One-way from

$308
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$562
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From Chicago (CHI) to Gainesville Regional
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One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Gainesville Regional
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($77 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Gainesville 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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Gainesville that are best for you.

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Price

ChicagoGainesville

MDW - GNV

MDWGNV

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/1

6:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Gainesville Regional

Wed 4/29

4:59 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$329

ChicagoGainesville

ORD - GNV

ORDGNV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/14

8:03 am-2:41 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 3/21

7:56 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$329

ChicagoGainesville

ORD - GNV

ORDGNV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/8

5:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Gainesville Regional

Wed 8/12

9:17 am-3:56 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$329

ChicagoGainesville

ORD - GNV

ORDGNV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

5:28 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Gainesville Regional

Wed 4/29

6:05 am-1:22 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$329

ChicagoGainesville

MDW - GNV

MDWGNV

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/3

10:49 am-6:13 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 3/7

5:30 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$368

ChicagoGainesville

ORD - GNV

ORDGNV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/1

7:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 8/1

5:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$368

ChicagoGainesville

ORD - GNV

ORDGNV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

5:00 am-11:04 am

1 stop5h 04m

Gainesville Regional

Mon 3/9

4:15 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$368

ChicagoGainesville

ORD - GNV

ORDGNV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

5:29 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 3/7

7:56 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$368

ChicagoGainesville

MDW - GNV

MDWGNV

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 3/7

10:13 am-3:21 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$394

ChicagoGainesville

MDW - GNV

MDWGNV

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/25

6:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Gainesville Regional

Wed 4/22

7:03 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$394

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Gainesville

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

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Gainesville (average of $58). Flying from Chicago to Gainesville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $117). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Gainesville?

Reviews of airlines servicing Gainesville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gainesville. 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 Gainesville. Reviews last updated February 3, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Chicago to Gainesville to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,138 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,138 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,138 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,216 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,138 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Gainesville. 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 into for flights to Gainesville from Chicago?

    Gainesville Regional (GNV), located 4.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Gainesville. 2 airlines have flights to Gainesville Regional from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Gainesville Regional should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Gainesville?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Gainesville can take about 5h 38m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $329. Airlines will cover a distance of 905 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Delta, at $328, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Gainesville. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. Delta is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Gainesville 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 Chicago to Gainesville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Gainesville (average of $58). Flying from Chicago to Gainesville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $117). 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 Chicago to Gainesville

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Gainesville. 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$328Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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