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$146+ 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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — EGE
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Vail Eagle County are usually found in January or April, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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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 December 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/236:45 amORD - EGE
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Wed 12/313:35 pmEGE - ORD
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/17$501
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 12/259:00 amORD - EGE
Nonstop3h 04mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/17:01 amEGE - ORD
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$525
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/236:45 amORD - EGE
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Fri 12/2611:50 amEGE - ORD
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/17$526
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/174:20 pmORD - EGE
Nonstop2h 53mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/1412:30 pmEGE - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$530
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/246:35 amORD - EGE
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Thu 12/2511:20 amEGE - ORD
2 stops11h 42mDelta
Deal found 12/17$531
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/259:00 amORD - EGE
Nonstop3h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/2812:20 pmEGE - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$539
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/249:00 amORD - EGE
Nonstop3h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/2412:20 pmEGE - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$541
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/248:05 amORD - EGE
Nonstop2h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/2412:20 pmEGE - ORD
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$551

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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$292
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$146
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$444

Good round-trip deal

$293 or less

Good one-way deal

$260 or less
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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

Sat 1/10

3:44 pm-4:39 pm

1 stop25h 55m

Vail Eagle County

Sat 1/17

5:19 pm-2:29 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$292

ChicagoVail

ORD - EGE

ORDEGE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

9:15 am-11:27 am

Nonstop3h 12m

Vail Eagle County

Fri 1/23

12:30 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$331

ChicagoVail

ORD - EGE

ORDEGE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/14

2:05 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Vail Eagle County

Wed 3/18

1:35 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$335

ChicagoVail

ORD - EGE

ORDEGE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/5

6:15 am-10:57 am

1 stop5h 42m

Vail Eagle County

Fri 1/9

3:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$351

ChicagoVail

ORD - EGE

ORDEGE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

9:00 am-4:39 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Vail Eagle County

Wed 1/28

6:21 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop28h 29m

$390

ChicagoVail

ORD - EGE

ORDEGE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/5

8:15 am-3:16 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Vail Eagle County

Fri 1/9

10:57 am-2:47 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$391

ChicagoVail

ORD - EGE

ORDEGE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

5:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Vail Eagle County

Fri 1/9

3:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$406

ChicagoVail

ORD - EGE

ORDEGE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

8:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Vail Eagle County

Sat 1/17

11:37 am-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 22m

$414

ChicagoVail

ORD - EGE

ORDEGE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

3:07 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops27h 13m

Vail Eagle County

Sat 3/14

2:39 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$426

ChicagoVail

ORD - EGE

ORDEGE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

3:44 pm-4:39 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$155

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Vail

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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Vail flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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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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 December 12, 2025.

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 $52). 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 December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Vail in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier 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
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
11,054 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,081 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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 0 inbound flights 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 12m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Chicago and Vail is about 1004 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $259. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $291 round trip. American Airlines is priced at 51% 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 $153. On average you can expect to pay $326. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Vail Eagle County), can usually be booked for $331.

  • 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 $52). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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