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$59+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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STL — ORD
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in August or September, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to O'Hare Intl

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$120
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$59
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$347

Good round-trip deal

$594 or less

Good one-way deal

$261 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 5/136:00 amSTL - ORD
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/1510:21 pmORD - STL
Nonstop1h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$120
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1312:15 pmSTL - ORD
1 stop3h 35mSouthern / Mokulele
Thu 5/158:25 amORD - STL
1 stop11h 45mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 2/20$123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/1411:00 amSTL - ORD
Nonstop1h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/178:25 amORD - STL
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$127
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Tue 5/135:20 amSTL - ORD
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Thu 5/155:45 pmORD - STL
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$142
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Tue 3/186:30 amSTL - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/201:01 pmORD - STL
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$163
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Fri 4/410:30 amSTL - ORD
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Sat 4/196:45 amORD - STL
2 stops10h 01mDelta
Deal found 2/19$182
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Tue 5/137:37 pmSTL - ORD
2 stops26h 51mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/166:34 pmORD - STL
1 stop23h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$218

Find flights from St. Louis to O'Hare Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis to O'Hare Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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O'Hare Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-7:23 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

10:21 pm-11:41 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$120

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/13

12:15 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop3h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

8:25 am-8:10 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$123

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/14

11:00 am-12:17 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/17

8:25 am-8:10 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$127

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/13

5:20 am-2:00 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

5:45 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$142

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/18

6:30 am-8:01 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/20

1:01 pm-2:23 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$163

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 4/4

10:30 am-4:11 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/19

6:45 am-4:46 pm

2 stops10h 01m

$182

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/13

7:37 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops26h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

6:34 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop23h 58m

$218

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/20

5:55 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$59

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/16

6:51 pm-12:37 am

1 stop5h 46m

$62

St. LouisChicago

STL - ORD

STLORD

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/5

12:15 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$64

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from St. Louis to O'Hare Intl in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 St. Louis-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 St. Louis-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-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 St. Louis-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to O'Hare Intl

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Travel insights for flights from St. Louis to O'Hare Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from St. Louis to O'Hare Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 58 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 STL to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis 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 February 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 48% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from St. Louis 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from STL to ORD are scheduled on a Thursday (58 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from St. Louis to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl from St. Louis, you will be flying from Lambert-St Louis, which is the city’s only airport. Lambert-St Louis (STL) is located 12.7 mi from the center of St. Louis. There are 49 flights from Lambert-St Louis to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with prices starting at $120. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southern / Mokulele and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $123 and $142, respectively. American Airlines is 54% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $59. Users have also found prices from $62 and $64 on Frontier and Southern / Mokulele, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from St. Louis, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (96%), Royal Jordanian (94%), ANA( 86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is $125. On average you can expect to pay $1,381. The most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $122.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to O'Hare Intl.

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from St. Louis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 St. Louis to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$115Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$118Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$120Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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