How to find cheap flights from Chicago
The lowest price we've found for a one-way flight from Chicago is C$42, leaving from Chicago Rockford.
Fares for a return journey start at C$91.
The cheapest city you can fly to from Chicago is Nashville.
Comparing flights across different airports in Chicago can help you cut travel costs. Check out the fares from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD).
Have the best deals come straight to you by creating a Price Alert for the flights you're interested in. You'll get an email or a notification through the app when prices drop.
Choose the right time when booking your plane tickets from Chicago. For domestic travel, try to secure your seats one to three months before departure, while international trips are often best locked in two to six months in advance.
Potentially find lower prices by selecting 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search. This widens your results to include nearby airports at your destination.
Don't know where you want to go? Enter your departure city (Chicago), then choose 'Explore everywhere' to find flights to any destination ordered by price.
Flying from Chicago: what you need to know
All departures from Chicago are listed in the local UTC-6 time zone.
Here's an overview of the leading airlines flying from Chicago, with one example of an airport they operate from:
United: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
American Airlines: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Southwest Airlines: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
Visiting another country? Entry rules can vary depending on your length of stay, passport and travel plans, so always check ahead. Airlines and official embassy sites will have the most up-to-date advice on visas or any other documentation you may need.
Best time to fly from Chicago
July is usually when flights departing from Chicago are at their cheapest.
July is generally the most popular month to travel. You can expect more flight choices during busy periods like this, but you can also expect to pay more.
More affordable tickets are available in December, which is the least busy time to fly out of the city.
One travel tip worth knowing: go midweek. Flights from Chicago leaving on Tuesdays and Wednesdays usually cost less than weekend departures.
Where to fly to from Chicago
Take your pick from cities including Toronto, London and Montreal. They're among the most popular international destinations to travel to from Chicago.
Go-to options for domestic getaways include New York, Washington DC and Atlanta.
Want to stretch your travel plans a little further? When flying from Chicago, the most visited countries include Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom.
Coming in at around 45 minutes, the shortest flight out of Chicago will bring you to Milwaukee.
Leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Around 26 kilometres from the city centre, Chicago O'Hare International Airport is the main airport for flights from Chicago.
It'll take roughly 45 minutes to get there from the centre by public transport. When driving, it's about 30 minutes.
These are the airlines most travellers fly with out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
Catching a flight first thing or just want departure day to feel less rushed? Check into one of these hotels near ORD and enjoy a more relaxed start to your trip:
Flying out of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
When searching for flight tickets from Chicago, don't rule out leaving from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). You might find better prices or more flight options. It's around 14 kilometres from the city centre.
It'll take 25 minutes or so to reach the airport if you're driving from the centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Set off for your next destination from MDW with any of the following airlines:
These hotels near Chicago Midway Airport will put you steps from the check-in counter ahead of your flight from Chicago:
Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD) departures
Chicago Rockford Airport, which is about 129 kilometres from the centre, adds to the city's list of major airports.
You can get to the airport in around 2 hours on public transport, or roughly 1 hour 40 minutes if you're driving from the centre.
You can find some comfortable hotels around Chicago Rockford Airport. Get a good night's sleep before your flight out of Chicago at any of these:
