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$117+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Vail (EGE)

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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — EGE
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Vail Eagle County are usually found in April or December, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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

This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/28:20 am
ORD
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EGE
1 stop9h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/95:36 pm
EGE
-
ORD
1 stop20h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/1$233
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/159:10 am
ORD
-
EGE
Nonstop3h 10m
United Airlines
Thu 3/198:00 am
EGE
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$241
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/207:40 pm
ORD
-
EGE
Nonstop3h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 3/2412:27 pm
EGE
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$315
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/169:10 am
ORD
-
EGE
Nonstop3h 10m
United Airlines
Sat 3/216:11 pm
EGE
-
ORD
1 stop4h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$325
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/227:40 pm
ORD
-
EGE
Nonstop3h 07m
United Airlines
Sun 3/298:00 am
EGE
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$330
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/99:10 am
ORD
-
EGE
Nonstop3h 10m
United Airlines
Fri 3/138:00 am
EGE
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$331
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/167:35 am
ORD
-
EGE
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 2/1912:32 pm
EGE
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$337
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/227:40 pm
ORD
-
EGE
Nonstop3h 07m
United Airlines
Fri 3/276:11 pm
EGE
-
ORD
1 stop4h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$338

Find flight deals from Chicago to Vail

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Vail (EGE). 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

$233
(Expedia)

One-way from

$117
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$543

Good round-trip deal

$369 or less

Good one-way deal

$260 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Vail 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 Vail that are best for you.

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ChicagoVail

ORD - EGE

ORDEGE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

9:10 am-11:20 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Vail Eagle County

Thu 3/19

8:00 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$241

ChicagoVail

ORD - EGE

ORDEGE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/22

7:40 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

Vail Eagle County

Thu 3/26

3:25 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$251

ChicagoVail

ORD - EGE

ORDEGE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/20

8:05 am-10:06 am

Nonstop3h 01m

Vail Eagle County

Wed 3/25

12:05 pm-3:53 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

$315

ChicagoVail

ORD - EGE

ORDEGE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

9:10 am-11:20 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Vail Eagle County

Sat 3/21

6:11 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$325

ChicagoVail

ORD - EGE

ORDEGE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/20

9:10 am-11:20 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Vail Eagle County

Wed 3/25

3:25 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$325

ChicagoVail

ORD - EGE

ORDEGE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/22

7:40 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

Vail Eagle County

Sun 3/29

8:00 am-11:58 am

Nonstop2h 58m

$330

ChicagoVail

ORD - EGE

ORDEGE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

7:40 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

Vail Eagle County

Fri 3/13

8:00 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$331

ChicagoVail

ORD - EGE

ORDEGE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

8:40 am-2:23 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Vail Eagle County

Tue 3/10

8:00 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$341

ChicagoVail

ORD - EGE

ORDEGE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

8:40 am-2:24 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Vail Eagle County

Thu 3/5

12:27 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

$341

ChicagoVail

ORD - EGE

ORDEGE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

6:45 am-2:05 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Vail Eagle County

Thu 2/19

3:10 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$351

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Vail. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Vail may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 30 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Vail (average of $55). Flying from Chicago to Vail in July is currently the most expensive (average of $115). 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 EGE?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Vail. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 3, 2026.

When flying from Chicago to Vail, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Vail

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Vail. 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 February 3, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to EGE are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Vail

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Vail. 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 Vail. Reviews last updated February 3, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago to Vail by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,216 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Related info for your journey

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

    Vail Eagle County (EGE) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Vail. You should not have trouble finding flights to Eagle County from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Vail airport from Chicago. It is only a 28.9 mi journey from Eagle County (EGE) to Vail’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Vail?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Vail in 3h 01m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Chicago and Vail is about 1004 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Vail, with prices starting at $250. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $291 round trip. American Airlines is priced at 54% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Vail?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Vail is $220. On average you can expect to pay $373. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Vail Eagle County), can usually be booked for $241.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Vail (average of $55). Flying from Chicago to Vail in July is currently the most expensive (average of $115). 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 Vail

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Vail. 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
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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