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Cheap flights from Bakersfield (BFL) to Chicago (CHI) from $230

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Jun 18 — Jun 251
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bakersfield (BFL) to Chicago (CHI). 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 June 13, 2024.

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February

Average price

$462

Round-trip from

$222
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From Bakersfield Meadows Field to Chicago (CHI)
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Bakersfield to Chicago?

Flights from Bakersfield to Chicago are found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bakersfield to Chicago?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chicago from Bakersfield. Prices for February average $443 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $277. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of October. Opting for a February flight can save you 52% on your journey compared to booking in October

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BFL to CHI?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Bakersfield to Chicago in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Bakersfield to Chicago flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Bakersfield to Chicago specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Prices were last updated on June 13, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Bakersfield to Chicago in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 6/2612:40 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/15:34 pmORD - BFL
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$321
Thu 6/271:30 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/17:10 amORD - BFL
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$351
Fri 6/2112:40 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/258:05 amORD - BFL
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$357
Thu 6/131:29 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/202:35 pmORD - BFL
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$399
Tue 7/21:30 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/99:08 pmORD - BFL
1 stop17h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$424
Mon 7/11:30 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/107:10 amORD - BFL
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$425
Sat 6/2210:00 amBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/249:55 amORD - BFL
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$432
Tue 7/21:30 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/99:08 pmORD - BFL
2 stops19h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$434
Mon 7/15:30 amBFL - ORD
1 stop15h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/105:16 amORD - BFL
2 stops10h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$435

Bakersfield to Chicago 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Bakersfield and Chicago in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Bakersfield to Chicago in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Fri 8/912:30 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/159:55 amORD - BFL
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$230
Wed 6/2612:40 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/15:34 pmORD - BFL
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$321
Fri 8/912:30 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/157:00 amORD - BFL
2 stops10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$329
Thu 6/271:30 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/17:10 amORD - BFL
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$351
Fri 6/2112:40 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/258:05 amORD - BFL
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$357
Fri 8/96:10 amBFL - ORD
2 stops11h 04mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/156:00 amORD - BFL
2 stops11h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$384
Thu 9/262:15 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/296:30 amORD - BFL
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$387
Thu 6/131:29 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/202:35 pmORD - BFL
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$399
Tue 7/21:30 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/99:08 pmORD - BFL
1 stop17h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$424

Bakersfield to Chicago flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Bakersfield to Chicago for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from Bakersfield to Chicago. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Fri 6/2112:40 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/258:05 amORD - BFL
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$357
Tue 6/1812:40 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/258:05 amORD - BFL
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$399
Sat 6/2210:00 amBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/249:55 amORD - BFL
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$432
Sat 6/2212:40 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/267:14 amORD - BFL
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$447
Sat 6/2212:40 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/265:30 amORD - BFL
2 stops12h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$456
Fri 6/2110:00 amBFL - ORD
2 stops8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/258:05 amORD - BFL
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$485
Tue 6/1810:00 amBFL - ORD
2 stops8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/258:05 amORD - BFL
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$496
Sat 6/2210:00 amBFL - ORD
2 stops8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/249:55 amORD - BFL
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$564
Sat 6/226:10 amBFL - ORD
2 stops11h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/266:02 amORD - BFL
2 stops12h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$580

One-way flights to Chicago from Bakersfield

Search for one-way flight options from Bakersfield to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Bakersfield to Chicago. Users needing a return flight from Bakersfield to Chicago should utilize the search form above.
Tue 7/3010:00 amBFL - ORD
2 stops21h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$298
Tue 7/305:30 amBFL - ORD
1 stop13h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$318
Sun 7/141:30 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop18h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$348
Sun 7/142:52 pmBFL - ORD
2 stops16h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$357
Sun 7/142:52 pmBFL - ORD
3 stops19h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$475
Tue 7/302:52 pmBFL - ORD
3 stops12h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$899

Find flights from Bakersfield to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Bakersfield to Chicago 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 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.

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Budget

$230 - $434

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Depart

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Price

Bakersfield Meadows FieldChicago O'Hare Intl

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 8/9

1 stop9h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/15

1 stop7h 24m

$230

Bakersfield Meadows FieldChicago O'Hare Intl

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 6/26

1 stop7h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/1

1 stop6h 33m

$321

Bakersfield Meadows FieldChicago O'Hare Intl

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 8/9

1 stop9h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/15

2 stops10h 19m

$329

Bakersfield Meadows FieldChicago O'Hare Intl

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 6/27

1 stop8h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/1

1 stop9h 01m

$351

Bakersfield Meadows FieldChicago O'Hare Intl

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 8/9

2 stops11h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/15

2 stops11h 19m

$384

Bakersfield Meadows FieldChicago O'Hare Intl

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 9/26

1 stop8h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/29

1 stop7h 52m

$387

Bakersfield Meadows FieldChicago O'Hare Intl

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 7/2

1 stop8h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/9

1 stop17h 41m

$424

Bakersfield Meadows FieldChicago O'Hare Intl

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 7/1

1 stop6h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/10

1 stop7h 39m

$425

Bakersfield Meadows FieldChicago O'Hare Intl

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 7/2

1 stop7h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/9

2 stops19h 03m

$434

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Bakersfield to Chicago. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Bakersfield to Chicago flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings 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.
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Best time to book a flight from Bakersfield to Chicago

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Temperature and rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated June 13, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Bakersfield to Chicago to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Bakersfield to Chicago?

    Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL), located 4.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Bakersfield to Chicago. 2 airlines have flights from Meadows Field to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Bakersfield Meadows Field to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • Can I find flights from Bakersfield to Chicago for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Bakersfield to Chicago for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $230, but on average you can expect to pay $426.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Bakersfield to Chicago for under $400?

    There are currently 11+ open flights from Bakersfield to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $400.

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

    Currently priced at $230, American Airlines will fly you from Bakersfield to Chicago and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $351. Users have found that American Airlines is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does BFL to ORD mean?

    Great question - BFL to ORD just means Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Bakersfield to Chicago flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Bakersfield to Chicago flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Bakersfield to Chicago that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Bakersfield to Chicago offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

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    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Bakersfield to Chicago flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Bakersfield to Chicago flight deals updated?

    The Bakersfield to Chicago flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/12.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Chicago (average of $244). Flying from Bakersfield to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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 Bakersfield to Chicago

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United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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