Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to St. Louis (STL) from $45

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
CHI — STL
oct. 3 — oct. 101

The best prices from Chicago to Lambert-St Louis are usually found in January or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from Chicago (CHI) to St. Louis (STL)

All the information you need to plan the best CHI to STL flight in 2023: compare Chicago to St. Louis flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in St. Louis.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$299

One-way from

$72
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
From Chicago (CHI) to Lambert-St Louis
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Lambert-St Louis

CHI - STL

Price

$299 - $474

STL

Temperature

32 - 80.6 °F

STL

Rainfall

2.2 - 4.7 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to St. Louis?

Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 69% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to St. Louis?

To save on the cost of your flight from Chicago to St. Louis, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 48% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $315 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $394.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to St. Louis?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to St. Louis from Chicago. Prices for January average $283 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $165. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a January flight can save you 31% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to St. Louis (CHI - STL)?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 49% on flights from Chicago to St. Louis by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Cheap Delta flights from Chicago to St. Louis

Consider these cheap Delta flights we've found departing from Chicago to St. Louis. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.

Cheap Frontier flights from Chicago to St. Louis

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Cheap Chicago to St. Louis flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for CHI to STL flights for September, October
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Chicago to St. Louis in September and October 2023. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.

Chicago to St. Louis 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to St. Louis from Chicago found for this year
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Non-stop flights to St. Louis from Chicago

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Chicago to St. Louis flights leaving soon

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One-way flights to St. Louis from Chicago

The cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to St. Louis
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Chicago O'Hare IntlLambert-St Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 10/28

1 stop9h 59m

Lambert-St Louis

sáb. 11/4

1 stop10h 17m

Chicago O'Hare IntlLambert-St Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 10/23

1 stop24h 35m

Lambert-St Louis

lun. 10/30

1 stop3h 15m

Chicago O'Hare IntlLambert-St Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 10/26

1 stop3h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

dom. 10/29

1 stop3h 15m

Chicago O'Hare IntlLambert-St Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 11/7

1 stop3h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

sáb. 11/11

1 stop10h 24m

Chicago O'Hare IntlLambert-St Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 10/25

Nonstop1h 25m

Lambert-St Louis

mié. 10/25

Nonstop1h 18m

Chicago O'Hare IntlLambert-St Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 10/28

1 stop4h 35m

Lambert-St Louis

sáb. 11/4

Nonstop1h 23m

Chicago MidwayLambert-St Louis

MDW - STL

MDWSTL

Chicago Midway

sáb. 10/21

1 stop6h 06m

Lambert-St Louis

lun. 10/23

1 stop4h 40m

Chicago O'Hare IntlLambert-St Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 10/23

2 stops19h 12m

Lambert-St Louis

lun. 10/30

2 stops22h 19m

Chicago MidwayLambert-St Louis

MDW - STL

MDWSTL

Chicago Midway

vie. 11/3

1 stop10h 47m

Lambert-St Louis

dom. 11/5

1 stop10h 01m

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Deals found on 9/28

Reviews of airlines servicing St. Louis

To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to St. Louis, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Frontier and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,483 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Chicago to St. Louis flights.

What airport do you fly into for flights to St. Louis from Chicago?

If you book a flight to St. Louis from Chicago, you will be flying to Lambert-St Louis, which is the city’s only airport. Lambert-St Louis (STL) is located 12.7 mi from the center of St. Louis. There are 48 flights from Chicago to Lambert-St Louis per day from 3 different airlines.

Can I find flights from Chicago to St. Louis for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to St. Louis for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $124, but on average you can expect to pay $140.

Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to St. Louis for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to St. Louis under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to St. Louis is less than $244.

Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to St. Louis for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to St. Louis within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from Chicago to St. Louis?

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

How many flights depart from Chicago to St. Louis on average per day?

Travelers can expect 51 flights from Chicago to St. Louis on average per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 22% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 29% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 49% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Chicago to St. Louis?

Airlines like Southern / Mokulele, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Chicago to St. Louis in about 1h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 10m. The distance from Chicago to St. Louis is about 259 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 St. Louis round-trip?

Southern / Mokulele, at $126, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to St. Louis.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. These flights start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to St. Louis one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $45 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southern / Mokulele from $65 and United Airlines from $72 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to St. Louis?

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to St. Louis?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to St. Louis consider choosing Turkish Airlines (87%), Austrian Airlines (85%) or GoJet (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to St. Louis?

The cheapest flight price from Chicago to St. Louis is $88. On average you can expect to pay $355. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lambert-St Louis), can usually be booked for $126.

What does ORD to STL mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lambert-St Louis Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a ORD to STL flight. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

Top 3 airlines flying from Chicago to St. Louis

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Chicago to St. Louis choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$125Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$131Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Southern / MokuleleCheapest$142Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Chicago to St. Louis

See what time of day planes typically take off from Chicago to St. Louis
3%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
26%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
42%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
29%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to St. Louis

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Chicago to St. Louis
Sunday49daily flights
Monday54daily flights
Tuesday46daily flights
Wednesday48daily flights
Thursday52daily flights
Friday54daily flights
Saturday36daily flights

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