Philadelphia

$83+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Philadelphia (PHL)

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — PHL
jul. 7 — jul. 141
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Chicago to Philadelphia with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Philadelphia are usually found in August or September, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 julio 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$156
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$83
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$177

Good round-trip deal

$155 or less

Good one-way deal

$94 or less
From Chicago (CHI) to Philadelphia
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Philadelphia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Philadelphia.

Find flight deals from Chicago to Philadelphia

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 2, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/18:27 pmORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 26mMultiple Airlines
dom. 8/39:12 pmPHL - ORD
1 stop10h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$156
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 7/256:40 pmMDW - PHL
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
dom. 7/275:30 amPHL - MDW
1 stop9h 17mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$157
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 7/1811:15 amORD - PHL
1 stop9h 11mFrontier
lun. 7/213:55 pmPHL - ORD
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$157
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/29:23 pmORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 07mUnited Airlines
mar. 8/263:00 pmPHL - ORD
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/16:30 amMDW - PHL
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
mar. 8/56:30 amPHL - MDW
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/29$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 7/218:09 amORD - PHL
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 8/29:12 pmPHL - ORD
1 stop10h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$175
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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. 8/17:00 amORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 02mAmerican Airlines
mié. 8/66:00 amPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
mar. 10/211:05 pmMDW - PHL
1 stop5h 40mDelta
sáb. 10/256:15 amPHL - MDW
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Deal found 7/1$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
sáb. 8/163:30 pmORD - PHL
1 stop5h 50mDelta
sáb. 8/2312:18 pmPHL - ORD
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/2$197

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Philadelphia 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 julio 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Philadelphia that are best for you.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoPhiladelphia

ORD - PHL

ORDPHL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 8/1

8:27 pm-11:53 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

Philadelphia

dom. 8/3

9:12 pm-7:04 am

1 stop10h 52m

$156

ChicagoPhiladelphia

MDW - PHL

MDWPHL

Chicago Midway

vie. 7/25

6:40 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Philadelphia

dom. 7/27

5:30 am-1:47 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$157

ChicagoPhiladelphia

ORD - PHL

ORDPHL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 7/18

11:15 am-9:26 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Philadelphia

lun. 7/21

3:55 pm-12:25 am

1 stop9h 30m

$157

ChicagoPhiladelphia

ORD - PHL

ORDPHL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 8/2

9:23 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop2h 07m

Philadelphia

mar. 8/26

3:00 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$159

ChicagoPhiladelphia

MDW - PHL

MDWPHL

Chicago Midway

vie. 8/1

6:30 am-9:25 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Philadelphia

mar. 8/5

6:30 am-7:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$161

ChicagoPhiladelphia

ORD - PHL

ORDPHL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 7/30

10:00 am-11:21 pm

1 stop12h 21m

Philadelphia

dom. 8/3

9:12 pm-7:04 am

1 stop10h 52m

$182

ChicagoPhiladelphia

ORD - PHL

ORDPHL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 8/1

7:00 am-10:02 am

Nonstop2h 02m

Philadelphia

mié. 8/6

6:00 am-7:24 am

Nonstop2h 24m

$189

ChicagoPhiladelphia

MDW - PHL

MDWPHL

Chicago Midway

sáb. 8/16

4:25 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Philadelphia

sáb. 8/23

4:59 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$197

ChicagoPhiladelphia

ORD - PHL

ORDPHL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 8/16

3:30 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Philadelphia

sáb. 8/23

12:18 pm-4:28 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$197

ChicagoPhiladelphia

ORD - PHL

ORDPHL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 8/5

11:28 am-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$83

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/1

Showing 1-10 of 18 results
1
2

The best insider tips for Chicago to Philadelphia flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Philadelphia trip
Airports
ORD

ORD's free shuttle train connects terminals, useful for navigating between nearly 200 gates. Plan for long walks if switching terminals.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
MDW

Use the “L” train for easy access to MDW. The Orange Line stops directly at the airport, taking less than 30 minutes from downtown.

Read more about MDWby Ramsey Qubein
PHL

For quick access to downtown, use SEPTA's Airport Line. It's efficient and operates from 5:00 a.m. to midnight.

Read more about PHLby Mark Chesnut
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and MDW

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Read more
Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Read more

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Philadelphia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Chicago to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 CHI to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 2, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Philadelphia in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 41% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon 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 Chicago to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Philadelphia. 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 julio 2, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to PHL are scheduled on a Tuesday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated julio 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Chicago to Philadelphia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Philadelphia from Chicago, you will be flying to Philadelphia, which is the city’s only airport. Philadelphia (PHL) is located 7.0 mi from the center of Philadelphia. There are 28 flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per day from 6 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($157), Southwest ($159), and United Airlines ($159) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Philadelphia. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Philadelphia for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $83. Users have also found prices from $88 and $89 on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Philadelphia?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to Philadelphia on time: Air Canada (82%), United Airlines (76%), Air New Zealand (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Philadelphia is $90. On average you can expect to pay $1,086. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Philadelphia), can usually be booked for $118.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Chicago to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Chicago?

Book flights to Chicago if you plan to visit one of these locations
Vineland
Wildwood
King of Prussia
Cherry Hill
Pottstown
Ocean City
Chester
Essington
Exton
Reading
Newark
Millville
Ephrata
Camden
Dover
Elkton
Willow Grove
Glen Mills
Springfield
Phoenixville

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Chicago to Philadelphia

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Philadelphia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Philadelphia. 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 julio 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$54Average$129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$108Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$138Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$152Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$172Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.