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Cheap flights to Chicago from £51

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 14/5. 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.
CMH — CHI
28 Apr — 5 May1
1 adult
Sun 28/4
Sun 5/5

Flights to Chicago in 2024

Find the latest flights to Chicago in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 928,330 searches and data was last updated on 23 April 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£482

Return from

£372

One-way from

£164
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Cheap flights to Chicago in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Chicago in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 928,330 searches and data was last updated on 23 April 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Chicago in April and May 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Tue 14/511:30IAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Wed 15/514:56ORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 21/4£85
Wed 22/517:37CLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 08mFrontier
Sat 25/505:01ORD - CLT
1 stop11h 53mFrontier
Deal found 22/4£92
Wed 22/516:53CLT - ORD
1 stop7h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sat 25/521:35ORD - CLT
1 stop10h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 22/4£101
Tue 14/508:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 56mJetBlue
Wed 15/517:32ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 22/4£103
Wed 29/506:10BOS - ORD
Nonstop2h 54mJetBlue
Wed 29/519:15ORD - BOS
Nonstop2h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 23/4£103
Tue 14/511:30IAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Wed 15/521:15ORD - IAH
1 stop11h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 22/4£114
Mon 13/508:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 56mJetBlue
Wed 15/517:32ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 22/4£120
Wed 29/519:59CLT - ORD
1 stop4h 56mDelta
Sat 1/607:00ORD - CLT
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Deal found 21/4£125
Wed 22/506:10BWI - ORD
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Sat 1/617:23ORD - BWI
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Deal found 22/4£126

Chicago 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Chicago in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 928,330 searches and data were last updated on 23 April 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to Chicago in April and May 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 14/511:30IAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Wed 15/514:56ORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 21/4£85
Wed 22/517:37CLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 08mFrontier
Sat 25/505:01ORD - CLT
1 stop11h 53mFrontier
Deal found 22/4£92
Wed 22/516:53CLT - ORD
1 stop7h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sat 25/521:35ORD - CLT
1 stop10h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 22/4£101
Wed 10/708:05JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mJetBlue
Wed 17/710:37ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 22/4£103
Mon 1/711:29JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mDelta
Tue 9/707:10ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 14mDelta
Deal found 22/4£108
Tue 14/511:30IAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Wed 15/521:15ORD - IAH
1 stop11h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 22/4£114
Sat 15/617:50BOS - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mJetBlue
Sat 6/708:29ORD - BOS
Nonstop2h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 23/4£119
Mon 13/508:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 56mJetBlue
Wed 17/717:15ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mJetBlue
Deal found 22/4£120
Mon 1/711:29JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mDelta
Wed 10/707:10ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 14mDelta
Deal found 22/4£124

Flights to Chicago departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Chicago, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 928,330 searches and data was last updated on 23 April 2024.
If you're looking for a last-minute flight to Chicago, consider booking one of these fares. Double check the price, date, and time of your last-minute flight.
Wed 1/514:55JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 50mJetBlue
Wed 15/517:32ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 22/4£135
Wed 1/506:00BOS - ORD
Nonstop2h 53mJetBlue
Wed 29/519:15ORD - BOS
Nonstop2h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 23/4£136
Tue 30/413:05CLT - ORD
1 stop9h 52mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/520:59ORD - CLT
1 stop10h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 21/4£146
Tue 30/408:10BOS - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mJetBlue
Wed 8/508:40ORD - BOS
Nonstop2h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 23/4£157
Tue 30/408:30JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 49mDelta
Fri 3/507:15ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 14mDelta
Deal found 22/4£164
Wed 1/506:00BOS - ORD
Nonstop2h 53mJetBlue
Wed 29/519:15ORD - BOS
Nonstop2h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 22/4£164
Mon 29/407:05JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 50mJetBlue
Thu 2/517:32ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 22/4£166
Thu 2/508:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 56mJetBlue
Mon 6/510:45ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mJetBlue
Deal found 22/4£168
Tue 30/415:20BOS - ORD
Nonstop2h 54mJetBlue
Wed 1/508:28ORD - BOS
Nonstop2h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 22/4£169

One-way flights to Chicago

Explore one-way flight options to Chicago for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 928,330 searches and data was last updated on 23 April 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Chicago, check out these fares. Users seeking round-trip flights to Chicago should update the search form at the top of the page accordingly.
Tue 14/508:47JFK - ORD
Nonstop3h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/4£51
Sat 4/522:41LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 22/4£51
Tue 11/608:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mJetBlue
Deal found 23/4£52
Tue 14/516:35BOS - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mJetBlue
Deal found 23/4£52
Sat 4/523:40LAX - ORD
1 stop6h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 22/4£56
Sun 26/508:35JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 42mDelta
Deal found 22/4£57
Sun 26/506:10BOS - ORD
Nonstop2h 54mJetBlue
Deal found 23/4£57
Tue 14/515:10JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 51mDelta
Deal found 23/4£60
Wed 5/606:25BOS - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mDelta
Deal found 22/4£60

Direct flights to Chicago

Tue 14/511:30IAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Wed 15/514:56ORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 21/4£85
Wed 10/708:05JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mJetBlue
Wed 17/710:37ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 22/4£103
Mon 1/711:29JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mDelta
Tue 9/707:10ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 14mDelta
Deal found 22/4£108
Sat 15/617:50BOS - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mJetBlue
Sat 6/708:29ORD - BOS
Nonstop2h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 23/4£119
Mon 13/508:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 56mJetBlue
Wed 17/717:15ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mJetBlue
Deal found 22/4£120
Mon 1/711:29JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mDelta
Wed 10/707:10ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 14mDelta
Deal found 22/4£124
Mon 1/711:29JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mDelta
Fri 12/707:10ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 14mDelta
Deal found 22/4£125
Wed 22/507:52CLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 25/507:30ORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/4£127
Thu 4/713:15BOS - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mDelta
Wed 10/706:30ORD - BOS
Nonstop2h 28mDelta
Deal found 22/4£128

Average price of flights to Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Chicago is currently £55 while a return flight costs £132. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Chicago (average of £601). Flying to Chicago in July will prove the most costly (average of £782). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£486

February

£502

March

£492

April

£505

May

£519

June

£618

July

£633

August

£579

September

£542

October

£526

November

£504

December

£509

Peak season:

If you’ve been to New York then why not book cheap flights to Chicago, the nation’s second city? The skyscraper metropolis is a feat of modern architecture, as well as home to what was once the world’s tallest building, Sears Tower. It is not a traditional tourist destination but as the hub of the Midwest, Chicago much to offer as a holiday destination. Featuring world-class art galleries and science museums, huge parks and sandy beaches, it also has a multicultural vibe (thanks to the Poles, the Italians, the Greeks and the Irish among many other groups). Peak tourist season is summer (June to August). This coincides with the festival season with many major events taking place in Chicago parks and neighbourhoods every weekend, in spite of the heat and humidity. Taste of Chicago, an outdoor food festival which showcases the variety of cuisines and local flavours, is in mid-July at the lakefront. If you book flights to Chicago during this popular festival, expect crowds of visitors in the area and a rise in the price of flight tickets. August is host to another popular event – the Chicago Air and Water Show. With its free admission and lakefront location, the show attracts huge numbers of fans of aviation and adventure seekers.

Off season:

Chicago is least busy in January through March making cheap flights to Chicago and hotel deals attainable. However, true to its reputation as the ‘Windy City’, cold temperatures and brisk winds will make you want to stay inside for most of your visit.

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

-5 - 23 °C

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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

Savvy travellers are always on the lookout for the cheapest flights to Chicago but one of the biggest challenges for figuring out when to go can be the weather. If you don’t enjoy extreme temperatures, fiercely hot summers and bitterly cold winters, then give these two seasons a miss. April through May or September through October are the most enjoyable and mild months of the year in Chicago. You’ll still get warm weather and the hotel rates are more reasonable.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Chicago should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 23 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Scandinavian Airlines, Aer Lingus and United 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
8.1
Very Good
11,028 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Delta
8.1
Very Good
11,028 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
11,028 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,632 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
11,028 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

SWISS
7.8
Good
2,075 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
11,028 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Finnair
7.8
Good
1,387 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
11,028 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Virgin Atlantic
7.7
Good
751 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
11,028 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

What is good to know if travelling to Chicago?

  • Before you arrive in Chicago, familiarise yourself with this handy airport guide for a smoother transition.
  • Whether you’re in Chicago for a for days or weeks, here’s a fun 24-hour guide for sightseeing, eating and shopping!
  • Calling all theatre-lovers, Chicago’s downtown scene is bustling with live entertainment which is why it’s made the top ten cities for live theatre list.
  • Chicago’s festive cocktails come back into vogue during the winter months. Here are 7 places in the city you can sip on more than just eggnog this Christmas.

  • How long is the flight to Chicago?

    Flights from London to Chicago: 8 hours 50 minutes. Flights from Manchester to Chicago: 8 hours 40 minutes. Flights from Birmingham to Chicago: 10 hours 30 minutes. Flights from Glasgow to Chicago: 10 hours 10 minutes.

  • Which airlines operate flights to Chicago?

    There are plenty of direct daily flights to Chicago departing from London Heathrow with airlines such as British Airways, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. Connecting flights with various European airlines are available but will add a couple of hours to the flight time. The quickest direct flight to Chicago from Manchester is with American Airlines. Flights from other UK cities will require a connecting flight.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Flights to Chicago land at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) located in the city’s northwest corner, about 17 miles away from the CBD or Chicago Loop. Trains and buses provide efficient transportation to city centre and suburbs. The Blue Line of the Chicago subway (known as the ‘L’ to locals) connects O’Hare directly to the city, and commuter rail services are easily accessible by a short shuttle ride. Taxi and car hire services are also available from the airport.

  • What does ORD mean?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Chicago if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chicago on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Chicago?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scandinavian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chicago.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago. One-way flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport typically cost £19, while return flights cost around £26.

  • How much is a return flight to Chicago?

    A return flight to Chicago will typically cost around £216, however they can be found for as little as £53.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chicago depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chicago, Edinburgh offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 25 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Allstate Arena?

    If being close to Chicago is important to you, you’ll want to land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • Does Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Yes. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is the closest property to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (0.0 mi away from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport).

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