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Popular flight routes to Chicago

Atlanta, GA
Flights from Atlanta, GAto Chicago
159$
150$
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Dallas, TX
Flights from Dallas, TXto Chicago
157$
148$
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Houston, TX
Flights from Houston, TXto Chicago
-14 %
131$
113$
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Newark, NJ
Flights from Newark, NJto Chicago
178$
168$
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San Francisco, CA
Flights from San Francisco, CAto Chicago
157$
145$
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Los Angeles, CA
Flights from Los Angeles, CAto Chicago
163$
154$
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How long is the flight to Chicago?

If you’re planning to fly to Chicago, we at eDreams have looked into the most popular routes to help you plan your trip. From Atlanta, GA, the flight takes about 2h 24m; from Dallas, TX, around 2h 49m; and from Newark, NJ, approximately 3h 18m.
Flight Time (in hours)
Atlanta, GADallas, TXNewark, NJFort Lauderdale, FLSan Francisco, CA
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2h 24m
2h 49m
3h 18m
4h 4m
5h 53m

How much does a flight to Chicago cost?

At eDreams you can find flights from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago starting from $89, with an average price of $134. If you depart from other cities such as San Diego, CA, you can find tickets from $158, and from Charleston, SC starting from $204, according to data from the last 72 hours.
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Los Angeles, CACheapest
Cheapest Price: $89
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About Chicago

Known as the Windy City, Chicago is famous for deep dish pizza and as the setting for Home Alone. If you don't know any more than that, don't worry, there are lots to discover. As the third most populous city in the US, you can expect nothing less than a variety of amazing attractions in Chicago. Landmarks, museums, shops, galleries, restaurants, sporting events and theme parks will all be vying for your attention. Alongside all the fantastic attractions in Chicago itself, visitors can also escape to the nearby Great Lakes to enjoy the striking natural setting. Anyone booking flights to Chicago has a real treat in store. Discover here the best offers for Flight + Hotel to Chicago.

Things to do and places to visit in Chicago

Where to start? There is so much to see and experience in Chicago. The city is home to some of the world's best shops, museums, eateries and more. With such a lot to fit in, visitors to Chicago often opt to hop on a bicycle – a great way to explore this green city. Many of Chicago's attractions are found in the Loop District, but you shouldn't limit yourself to this area, as there is a whole lot more to see.

Chicago's top attractions include:

  • Visiting Museum Campus, where you'll find the Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium and more
  • Taking a stroll along Magnificent Mile, which is full of shops, restaurants, bars and landmarks
  • Sampling the city's famous deep dish pizza – try Uno Pizzeria, home of the deep dish
  • Watching a major league sports team such as The White Sox, Cubs, Bears, Bulls or Blackhawks
  • Enjoying the view from the 442m-tall Sears Tower – the highest point in Chicago
  • Sipping a beer at Brauhaus, where it's always Oktoberfest
  • Getting some holiday snaps with the Bean, Chicago's most famous statue
  • Taking the kids to the free zoo at Lincoln Park
  • Munching on delicious fried chicken from Harold's in Chatham
  • Getting hands on at the Museum of Science and Industry
  • Cooling off at North Avenue Beach – or rollerblading for the more active
  • Browsing the art on offer in River North – look out for talented young artists

Airport(s) near Chicago

Chicago Rockford International Airport
Top Information

The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is a medium-sized airport with one terminal. It's notable for being home to the largest regional parcel-sorting facility in the UPS system, handling coast-to-coast cargo. The airport also houses a variety of restaurants and shops for passenger convenience.

Location

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is located in the southwest quadrant of Rockford, Illinois, about 68 miles northwest of Chicago. It's easily accessible from the city and is situated in a suburban area.

Transport Options and Parking

The most popular transportation options to and from Chicago Rockford International Airport are taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, easily accessible from the terminal. The airport offers short-term and long-term parking in multiple lots near the terminal, with a free shuttle service during colder months.

Chicago Midway International Airport
Top Carriers
Top carriers include: Delta and Volaris.
Location
It is around 13km outside of Downtown Chicago.
Transportation
For those wanting to use public transport, the Orange Line train and Pace buses connect the airport to the city. There are also taxi and shuttle services available.
O'Hare International Airport
Top Carriers
Location
O'Hare is approximately 27km northwest of Downtown Chicago.
Transportation
Both the "L" train and Metra's North Central Service Line run between the airport and Downtown. Taxis and the Go Airport Express shuttle service also offer visitors additional transportation options.

Popular destinations near Chicago

Flying to Chicago is the fastest and most convenient way to reach these nearby destinations:

  • Joliet
  • Aurora
  • Naperville
  • Elgin
  • Waukegan
  • Gary
  • Kenosha
  • Michigan City
  • Hammond
  • Valparaiso
  • Kankakee
  • DeKalb
  • Morris
  • Ottawa
  • St. Charles
  • Woodstock
  • Zion
  • Portage

Frequently asked questions about flights to Chicago

How can I find cheap flights to Chicago on eDreams?
At eDreams you will find flights from $40 to Chicago. Thanks to the combination of various technologies, machine learning algorithms and real user searches on our platform, you will be able to choose between the different options that best suit your needs when you have to fly to Chicago.
When's the best time to book flights to Chicago?
By this we mean when travellers book their tickets. For the best time to actually travel to Chicago, read on.
When's the best time to go to Chicago?
According to our customers' flight searches, the best time to fly to Chicago is March.
The next best month to travel to Chicago is February.
And let's not forget April, the third top choice for travelling to Chicago.
However if you prefer things on the less busy side, we can highlight December as the least popular month for flights to Chicago.
What are the cheapest airlines flying to Chicago?

Looking at the prices of our customers' bookings from US to Chicago, your best bet for cheap flights is:

  • Allegiant Air: the average price of a one way flight is $178.12 . The average price of a Asheville, NC ticket to Chicago is $130.84 and $134.44 if you leave from Knoxville, TN.
  • Spirit Airlines: a one-way ticket costs on average $185.76: this has been calculated taking as a reference the average price of flights of Las Vegas, NV to Chicago, which amounts to $136.14 and that of flights departing from Dallas, TX, whose average price is $142.60.
Which airlines fly to Chicago?

Airlines flying direct from the US to Chicago include:

  • Frontier Airlines, with flights from Dallas, TX, Houston, TX and from Atlanta, GA, for example.
  • Spirit Airlines also operates numerous flights, some of them originating from Newark, NJ, Boston, MA and Seattle, WA.
  • American Airlines, with flights from Newark, NJ to Chicago and New York City and also from Houston, TX.

Airlines with indirect flights to Chicago include:

  • Frontier Airlines, which flies from San Francisco, CA, Orlando or Los Angeles, CA.
  • Turkish Airlines, with flights from Hyderabad and Delhi, as well as from Mumbai.
  • Etihad Airways, with flights from Atlanta, GA, Baltimore, MD and also Los Angeles, CA.
How many airports are in Chicago and which is the main one?
Chicago has 2 airport. O'hare International Airport operates domestic and international flights to 241 cities. Some of the most popular destinations are Fort Lauderdale, FL, Orlando and New York City.

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