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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Champaign (CMI) from $284

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 6/9. 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.
CHI — CMI
Jun 2 — Jun 91
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Champaign

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Champaign (CMI). 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.

Round-trip from

$383

One-way from

$284
From Chicago (CHI) to Champaign University-Willard
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Champaign?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Sunday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Champaign (CHI - CMI)?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Chicago to Champaign by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Chicago to Champaign

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Chicago and Champaign. 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.
Fri 7/52:15 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/72:55 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$354
Sat 6/292:10 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/13:23 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$400
Sat 6/294:00 pmORD - CMI
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/13:23 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$409
Sat 7/272:15 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/46:14 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$412
Fri 7/53:15 pmORD - CMI
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/72:55 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$423
Wed 6/268:15 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop0h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/276:14 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$455
Sat 6/293:10 pmORD - CMI
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/12:43 pmCMI - ORD
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$476
Wed 6/267:00 amORD - CMI
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/273:23 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$506
Sat 7/276:00 amORD - CMI
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/46:14 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$523

Cheap Chicago to Champaign flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Champaign 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.
Sat 6/292:10 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/13:23 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$400
Sat 6/294:00 pmORD - CMI
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/13:23 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$409
Wed 6/268:15 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop0h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/276:14 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$455
Sat 6/293:10 pmORD - CMI
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/12:43 pmCMI - ORD
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$476
Wed 6/267:00 amORD - CMI
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/273:23 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$506
Wed 6/267:00 amORD - CMI
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/272:43 pmCMI - ORD
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$662

Chicago to Champaign 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Champaign 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.
Fri 7/52:15 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/72:55 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$354
Sat 6/292:10 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/13:23 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$400
Sat 6/294:00 pmORD - CMI
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/13:23 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$409
Sat 7/272:15 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/46:14 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$412
Fri 7/53:15 pmORD - CMI
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/72:55 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$423
Wed 6/268:15 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop0h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/276:14 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$455
Sat 6/293:10 pmORD - CMI
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/12:43 pmCMI - ORD
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$476
Wed 6/267:00 amORD - CMI
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/273:23 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$506
Sun 7/148:15 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop0h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/216:14 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$511

Non-stop flights to Champaign from Chicago

Discover non-stop flight options from Chicago to Champaign. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Fri 7/52:15 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/72:55 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$354
Sat 6/292:10 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/13:23 pmCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$400
Sat 7/272:15 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/46:14 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$412
Wed 6/268:15 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop0h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/276:14 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$455
Sun 7/148:15 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop0h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/216:14 amCMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$511

One-way flights to Champaign from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Champaign. 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.
Sun 6/92:18 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop1h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/26$284
Sun 6/307:00 amORD - CMI
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$293
Mon 6/33:04 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop0h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$310
Mon 6/31:47 pmORD - CMI
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$319
Wed 7/171:20 pmORD - CMI
Nonstop0h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$351
Wed 7/177:00 amORD - CMI
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$360
Thu 7/186:00 amORD - CMI
1 stop14h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$521
Sun 6/94:00 pmORD - CMI
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/26$559

Find flights from Chicago to Champaign within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Champaign 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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Chicago O'Hare IntlChampaign University-Willard

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/5

Nonstop1h 06m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 7/7

Nonstop1h 07m

$354

Chicago O'Hare IntlChampaign University-Willard

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/29

Nonstop1h 00m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 7/1

Nonstop1h 07m

$400

Chicago O'Hare IntlChampaign University-Willard

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/29

1 stop6h 19m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 7/1

Nonstop1h 07m

$409

Chicago O'Hare IntlChampaign University-Willard

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/27

Nonstop1h 06m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 8/4

Nonstop1h 06m

$412

Chicago O'Hare IntlChampaign University-Willard

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/5

1 stop5h 19m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 7/7

Nonstop1h 07m

$423

Chicago O'Hare IntlChampaign University-Willard

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/26

Nonstop0h 57m

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 6/27

Nonstop1h 06m

$455

Chicago O'Hare IntlChampaign University-Willard

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/29

1 stop7h 09m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 7/1

1 stop6h 42m

$476

Chicago O'Hare IntlChampaign University-Willard

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/26

1 stop7h 53m

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 6/27

Nonstop1h 07m

$506

Chicago O'Hare IntlChampaign University-Willard

ORD - CMI

ORDCMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/27

1 stop8h 25m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 8/4

Nonstop1h 06m

$523

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Reviews of airlines servicing Champaign

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Champaign. 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 Champaign. Reviews last updated May 28, 2024.
American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,316 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The extra cost of first class was not worth it.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,316 reviews
American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,316 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The extra cost of first class was not worth it.

Related info for your journey

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

    Champaign University-Willard (CMI), located 5.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Champaign. 1 airline have flights to University-Willard from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Champaign University-Willard should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to Champaign for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Champaign for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $354, but on average you can expect to pay $487.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Champaign for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 5 direct flights from Chicago to Champaign under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Champaign is less than $426.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Champaign round-trip from $354.

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

    Consider Air Wisconsin (75%), British Airways (73%) or American Airlines (73%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Champaign.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Champaign?

    On average you can expect to pay $294 for a flight from Chicago to Champaign. The cheapest flight overall is $217 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Champaign University-Willard) is currently priced at $354.

  • What does ORD to CMI mean?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD and Champaign University-Willard Airport is CMI. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

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

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

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to Champaign flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to Champaign 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.

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  • How recently were the Chicago to Champaign flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to Champaign 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 Champaign?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Champaign (average of $383). Flying from Chicago to Champaign in June is currently the most expensive (average of $604). 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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