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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Bismarck (BIS) from $228

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 7/10. 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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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Bismarck

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Bismarck (BIS). 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 May 28, 2024.

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$567

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$340
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Bismarck?

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Chicago to Bismarck. 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 Bismarck.

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

August can be a great time to fly to Bismarck from Chicago with a flight ticket averaging about $491. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $296. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of October.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Bismarck (CHI - BIS)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Bismarck in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap Delta flights from Chicago to Bismarck

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Chicago and Bismarck. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Delta flights we've detected traveling from Chicago to Bismarck. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Wed 7/105:15 pmORD - BIS
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Sun 7/145:00 amBIS - ORD
1 stop3h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/27$228
Fri 9/137:59 pmORD - BIS
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Tue 9/173:55 pmBIS - ORD
1 stop3h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/27$238
Fri 9/136:45 pmMDW - BIS
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Tue 9/175:00 amBIS - MDW
1 stop3h 41mDelta
Deal found 5/27$248
Fri 7/57:11 pmMDW - BIS
1 stop4h 23mDelta
Sun 7/75:00 amBIS - MDW
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Deal found 5/28$278
Tue 6/252:24 pmMDW - BIS
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Sat 6/2911:29 amBIS - MDW
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/27$308
Tue 6/2512:35 pmORD - BIS
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Tue 7/25:00 amBIS - ORD
2 stops7h 35mDelta
Deal found 5/27$313
Tue 6/2512:35 pmORD - BIS
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Sat 6/2911:29 amBIS - ORD
1 stop3h 36mDelta
Deal found 5/27$338
Fri 10/257:59 pmORD - BIS
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Sun 10/275:00 amBIS - ORD
2 stops7h 36mDelta
Deal found 5/28$343
Fri 9/139:30 amORD - BIS
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Tue 9/175:00 amBIS - ORD
2 stops7h 36mDelta
Deal found 5/27$348

Cheap United Airlines flights from Chicago to Bismarck

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Chicago and Bismarck. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from Chicago to Bismarck. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Tue 7/25:16 amORD - BIS
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/95:27 pmBIS - ORD
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$391
Wed 7/39:08 pmORD - BIS
1 stop23h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/95:27 pmBIS - ORD
1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$457
Tue 7/99:08 pmORD - BIS
1 stop23h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/149:30 amBIS - ORD
1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$485
Fri 6/148:05 pmORD - BIS
1 stop24h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/255:15 pmBIS - ORD
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$497
Tue 6/257:00 amORD - BIS
2 stops13h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/295:27 pmBIS - ORD
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$513
Tue 6/258:05 pmORD - BIS
1 stop16h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/295:27 pmBIS - ORD
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$518
Tue 7/99:08 pmORD - BIS
1 stop23h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/141:35 pmBIS - ORD
2 stops18h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$570
Tue 7/28:15 pmORD - BIS
2 stops16h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/95:27 pmBIS - ORD
1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$577
Tue 6/257:00 amORD - BIS
2 stops13h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/295:27 pmBIS - ORD
2 stops14h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$582

Cheap Chicago to Bismarck flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Bismarck specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Prices were last updated on May 28, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Chicago to Bismarck in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 6/252:24 pmMDW - BIS
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Sat 6/2911:29 amBIS - MDW
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/27$308
Tue 6/2512:35 pmORD - BIS
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Tue 7/25:00 amBIS - ORD
2 stops7h 35mDelta
Deal found 5/27$313
Fri 5/312:15 pmMDW - BIS
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Sun 6/212:38 pmBIS - MDW
1 stop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 5/27$338
Fri 5/315:44 pmORD - BIS
1 stop5h 29mDelta
Sun 6/25:05 amBIS - ORD
1 stop3h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/27$338
Tue 6/252:24 pmMDW - BIS
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Tue 7/22:30 pmBIS - MDW
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/27$358
Tue 6/2512:35 pmORD - BIS
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Tue 7/25:00 amBIS - ORD
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/27$378
Tue 6/252:24 pmMDW - BIS
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Sat 6/297:50 amBIS - MDW
2 stops9h 14mDelta
Deal found 5/27$473
Fri 6/148:05 pmORD - BIS
1 stop24h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/255:15 pmBIS - ORD
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$497
Tue 6/255:45 pmMDW - BIS
2 stops6h 39mDelta
Tue 7/22:30 pmBIS - MDW
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/27$498

Chicago to Bismarck 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Bismarck in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Chicago to Bismarck in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 7/105:15 pmORD - BIS
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Sun 7/145:00 amBIS - ORD
1 stop3h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/27$228
Fri 9/137:59 pmORD - BIS
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Tue 9/173:55 pmBIS - ORD
1 stop3h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/27$238
Fri 9/136:45 pmMDW - BIS
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Tue 9/175:00 amBIS - MDW
1 stop3h 41mDelta
Deal found 5/27$248
Fri 10/257:59 pmORD - BIS
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Sun 10/275:00 amBIS - ORD
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 5/27$248
Fri 7/57:11 pmMDW - BIS
1 stop4h 23mDelta
Sun 7/75:00 amBIS - MDW
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Deal found 5/28$278
Tue 6/252:24 pmMDW - BIS
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Sat 6/2911:29 amBIS - MDW
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/27$308
Fri 7/56:05 amORD - BIS
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Sun 7/75:00 amBIS - ORD
1 stop3h 43mDelta
Deal found 5/28$308
Tue 6/2512:35 pmORD - BIS
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Tue 7/25:00 amBIS - ORD
2 stops7h 35mDelta
Deal found 5/27$313
Fri 5/312:15 pmMDW - BIS
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Sun 6/212:38 pmBIS - MDW
1 stop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 5/27$338

One-way flights to Bismarck from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Bismarck. 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 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Chicago to Bismarck can choose from these deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Chicago to Bismarck instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Sat 6/87:11 pmMDW - BIS
1 stop4h 03mDelta
Deal found 5/28$374
Sat 6/89:20 amORD - BIS
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Deal found 5/28$374
Sat 6/81:15 pmORD - BIS
2 stops9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$378
Sat 6/87:00 amORD - BIS
3 stops28h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$437

Find flights from Chicago to Bismarck within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Bismarck 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 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

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$228 - $517

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Price

Chicago O'Hare IntlBismarck

ORD - BIS

ORDBIS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/10

1 stop7h 09m

Bismarck

Sun 7/14

1 stop3h 44m

$228

Chicago O'Hare IntlBismarck

ORD - BIS

ORDBIS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/13

1 stop4h 24m

Bismarck

Tue 9/17

1 stop3h 44m

$238

Chicago MidwayBismarck

MDW - BIS

MDWBIS

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/13

1 stop5h 38m

Bismarck

Tue 9/17

1 stop3h 41m

$248

Chicago O'Hare IntlBismarck

ORD - BIS

ORDBIS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/25

1 stop4h 24m

Bismarck

Sun 10/27

1 stop6h 27m

$248

Chicago MidwayBismarck

MDW - BIS

MDWBIS

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/5

1 stop4h 23m

Bismarck

Sun 7/7

1 stop3h 54m

$278

Chicago MidwayBismarck

MDW - BIS

MDWBIS

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/25

1 stop5h 24m

Bismarck

Sat 6/29

1 stop7h 01m

$308

Chicago O'Hare IntlBismarck

ORD - BIS

ORDBIS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/2

1 stop13h 26m

Bismarck

Sat 7/6

1 stop15h 02m

$311

Chicago O'Hare IntlBismarck

ORD - BIS

ORDBIS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/2

1 stop7h 26m

Bismarck

Tue 7/9

1 stop5h 28m

$391

Chicago O'Hare IntlBismarck

ORD - BIS

ORDBIS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/14

1 stop7h 35m

Bismarck

Tue 6/25

2 stops9h 30m

$517

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Deals found on 5/27

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Bismarck?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Bismarck. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Bismarck flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Temperature and rainfall in Bismarck by month

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BIS

Temperature

12.2 - 71.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Bismarck

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bismarck. 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 Bismarck. Reviews last updated May 28, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago to Bismarck 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,799 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,316 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Bismarck from Chicago, you will be flying to Bismarck, which is the city’s only airport. Bismarck (BIS) is located 2.5 mi from the center of Bismarck. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Bismarck per day from 1 airline.

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Bismarck for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $228, but on average you can expect to pay $340.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Bismarck, with prices starting at $228. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $391 and $517, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 53% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does ORD to BIS mean?

    This is defined as Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Bismarck Airport (BIS). Codes like Bismarck Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Bismarck that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to Bismarck 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.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chicago to Bismarck with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to Bismarck 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 Chicago to Bismarck that include hotel bookings?

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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 Chicago to Bismarck.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Bismarck by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to Bismarck 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.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to Bismarck?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to Bismarck 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 Chicago to Bismarck flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to Bismarck flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/28.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Bismarck?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Bismarck (average of $340). Flying from Chicago to Bismarck in July is currently the most expensive (average of $577). 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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