O'Hare Intl

$88+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — ORD
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to O'Hare Intl

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$167
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$88
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$375

Good round-trip deal

$347 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
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From Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/265:00 amPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/306:45 amORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$168
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/93:38 pmPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 33mFrontier
Wed 6/1811:32 amORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 11mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$180
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3011:53 amPHL - ORD
1 stop13h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/49:30 amORD - PHL
1 stop24h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$181
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/28:41 pmPHL - ORD
1 stop12h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/49:48 amORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$183
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/269:50 amPHL - ORD
1 stop3h 49mDelta
Sat 5/37:05 amORD - PHL
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Deal found 3/27$199
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/96:00 amPHL - ORD
1 stop5h 05mJetBlue
Mon 4/1410:42 amORD - PHL
1 stop9h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 3/27$238
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/256:41 amPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/262:15 pmORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/137:20 amPHL - ORD
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Mon 6/164:00 pmORD - PHL
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$312

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Sat 4/26

5:00 am-6:24 am

Nonstop2h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

6:45 am-9:48 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$168

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Mon 6/9

3:38 pm-5:11 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/18

11:32 am-2:43 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$180

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Wed 4/30

11:53 am-12:21 am

1 stop13h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

9:30 am-10:35 am

1 stop24h 05m

$181

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Fri 5/2

8:41 pm-8:04 am

1 stop12h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

9:48 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$183

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Sat 4/26

9:50 am-12:39 pm

1 stop3h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

7:05 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$199

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Wed 4/9

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/14

10:42 am-8:42 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$238

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Fri 4/25

6:41 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/26

2:15 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$239

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Sun 4/13

5:30 am-12:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

4:00 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$328

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Tue 4/29

7:03 pm-2:26 pm

2 stops20h 23m

$88

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Wed 5/28

6:25 am-7:49 am

Nonstop2h 24m

$89

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to O'Hare Intl in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Philadelphia-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat with 32” separation for added comfort.


Frontier charges for carry-on bags; add during booking for lower fees and quicker boarding.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

Basic Economy allows only a personal item; no carry-on bags unless you're a MileagePlus member.


Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats at the front of the economy cabin for MileagePlus Premier members.

Airports
PHL

For a quick check-in, verify your airline’s terminal before arriving. Only Terminals B and C, and D and E are linked by indoor hallways.

Read more about PHLby Mark Chesnut
ORD

For a smooth arrival, consider taking the 'L' train from ORD to downtown Chicago to avoid traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
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Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 85 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 Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 PHL to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 45% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to O'Hare Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

The most flights from PHL to ORD are scheduled on a Thursday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Philadelphia to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Most people fly from Philadelphia (PHL) if they book a flight from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl. On average, Philadelphia has 22 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 3 airlines. Philadelphia is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Philadelphia’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($168), Frontier ($180), and JetBlue ($181) offers the cheapest pricing from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. American Airlines is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $88. United Airlines flights start at $89 while deals on American Airlines start at $100 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Emirates (100%), SWISS (100%) and Republic Airways (100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport? While on average our users pay $1,278, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $88. The most popular route (Philadelphia - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $155.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to O'Hare Intl 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 Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 3 airlines flying from Philadelphia to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
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United AirlinesCheapest$140Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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