Cheap flights from Atlanta to Chicago

ATL — CHI
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Chicago are usually found in February or September, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Atlanta to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Atlanta (ATL) 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 1 September 2025.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£101

Good round-trip deal

£89 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£5 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Chicago (CHI).

Best time to book a flight from Atlanta to Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Atlanta to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Atlanta to Chicago is 29 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Chicago (average of £595). Flying from Atlanta to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). 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 ATL to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Atlanta to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Atlanta to Chicago in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 85% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

    Located just 8.2 mi from the city center, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Atlanta. Booking flights from Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 74 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 1 airline.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Atlanta to Chicago round-trip?

    Currently priced at £43, Frontier will fly you from Atlanta to Chicago and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Atlanta to Chicago?

    Consider PSA Airlines (100%), Envoy Air (100%) or Spirit Airlines (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Atlanta to Chicago.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Chicago (average of £595). Flying from Atlanta to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). 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 airline flying from Atlanta to Chicago

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest£43Average£84FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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