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$169+ Cheap flights from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Chicago (CHI)

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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BTR — CHI
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Baton Rouge to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Chicago (CHI). 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$263
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Cheapest flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Baton Rouge to Chicago. 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 2/18. 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.
Thu 4/245:20 amBTR - ORD
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/2910:37 amORD - BTR
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 3/207:35 amBTR - MDW
1 stop4h 31mDelta
Wed 3/264:59 pmMDW - BTR
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/19$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Thu 4/105:00 amBTR - ORD
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/135:15 amORD - BTR
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 2/245:45 pmBTR - ORD
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Mon 3/37:05 amORD - BTR
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 2/19$334

Find flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago within your budget

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Baton Rouge

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Baton RougeChicago

BTR - ORD

BTRORD

Baton Rouge Ryan

Thu 4/24

5:20 am-11:07 am

1 stop5h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

10:37 am-5:52 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$249

Baton RougeChicago

BTR - MDW

BTRMDW

Baton Rouge Ryan

Thu 3/20

7:35 am-12:06 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/26

4:59 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$284

Baton RougeChicago

BTR - ORD

BTRORD

Baton Rouge Ryan

Thu 4/10

5:00 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/13

5:15 am-11:12 am

1 stop5h 57m

$285

Baton RougeChicago

BTR - ORD

BTRORD

Baton Rouge Ryan

Thu 4/24

5:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

3:30 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$498

Baton RougeChicago

BTR - MDW

BTRMDW

Baton Rouge Ryan

Tue 5/20

1:40 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$169

Baton RougeChicago

BTR - ORD

BTRORD

Baton Rouge Ryan

Tue 5/20

4:29 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$204

Baton RougeChicago

BTR - ORD

BTRORD

Baton Rouge Ryan

Thu 2/27

10:30 am-3:45 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$249

Baton RougeChicago

BTR - ORD

BTRORD

Baton Rouge Ryan

Fri 5/23

6:58 pm-12:13 am

1 stop5h 15m

$255

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Deals found on 2/19

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Baton Rouge-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Baton Rouge-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Baton Rouge-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Baton Rouge-Chicago 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 Baton Rouge-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Baton Rouge to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Baton Rouge to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Baton Rouge to Chicago 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 BTR to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Baton Rouge to Chicago. 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 Baton Rouge to Chicago in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago 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 when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago, such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Baton Rouge to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago?

    Baton Rouge Ryan (BTR) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Baton Rouge to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Ryan; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Baton Rouge airport to Chicago. It is only a 5.8 mi journey to Ryan (BTR) from Baton Rouge’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago round-trip from $249. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $284, and United Airlines, from $285. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Baton Rouge to Chicago one-way?

    $169 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $204 and $255, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Baton Rouge to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Baton Rouge to Chicago 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 Baton Rouge to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Baton Rouge to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Baton Rouge to Chicago 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 Baton Rouge to Chicago

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago. 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
DeltaCheapest$227Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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