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$79+ Cheap flights from Boston (BOS) 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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOS — CHI
Apr 1 — Apr 81
Tue 4/1
Tue 4/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Boston Logan Intl to Chicago are usually found in September or January, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Boston (BOS) 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 March 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$147
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$79
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$277

Good round-trip deal

$242 or less

Good one-way deal

$120 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Boston to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 27, 2025.

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.
Mon 4/147:43 amBOS - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/144:00 pmORD - BOS
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$147
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/105:00 amBOS - ORD
Nonstop3h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/137:05 amORD - BOS
Nonstop2h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$148
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/186:00 amBOS - ORD
1 stop4h 38mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/205:05 amORD - BOS
1 stop9h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$149
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/125:15 pmBOS - ORD
Nonstop3h 12mJetBlue
Wed 4/168:29 pmORD - BOS
Nonstop2h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 3/26$152
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 4/25:45 amBOS - MDW
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Wed 4/96:25 pmMDW - BOS
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 4/125:00 amBOS - ORD
1 stop11h 00mSouthwest
Wed 4/161:50 pmORD - BOS
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$176
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2711:00 amBOS - ORD
Nonstop2h 53mDelta
Thu 12/47:00 amORD - BOS
Nonstop2h 28mDelta
Deal found 3/26$178
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/26:00 amBOS - MDW
1 stop7h 24mFrontier
Fri 5/91:19 pmMDW - BOS
1 stop10h 25mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$198
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.
Fri 4/115:30 amBOS - ORD
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Mon 4/145:31 pmORD - BOS
1 stop6h 00mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$238
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:00 amBOS - ORD
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/27:21 pmORD - BOS
1 stop13h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$246
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/196:30 amBOS - ORD
1 stop15h 24mSun Country Air
Mon 4/217:05 pmORD - BOS
1 stop14h 30mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/27$275
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1912:15 pmBOS - MDW
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Tue 4/293:02 pmMDW - BOS
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 3/26$281

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Boston to Chicago that are best for you.

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BostonChicago

BOS - ORD

BOSORD

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 4/26

2:12 pm-12:58 am

1 stop11h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

7:47 pm-10:22 am

1 stop13h 35m

$145

BostonChicago

BOS - ORD

BOSORD

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 5/6

4:30 pm-6:36 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

6:15 am-3:01 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$147

BostonChicago

BOS - ORD

BOSORD

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 4/10

6:10 am-8:18 am

Nonstop3h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/13

7:05 am-10:35 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$148

BostonChicago

BOS - MDW

BOSMDW

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 4/7

6:30 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/8

6:25 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$157

BostonChicago

BOS - ORD

BOSORD

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 5/2

6:00 am-7:57 am

Nonstop2h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

9:20 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$162

BostonChicago

BOS - ORD

BOSORD

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 4/12

5:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

1:50 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$176

BostonChicago

BOS - ORD

BOSORD

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 4/25

8:30 pm-10:27 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

7:00 am-10:26 am

Nonstop2h 26m

$177

BostonChicago

BOS - MDW

BOSMDW

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 5/2

6:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/9

1:19 pm-12:44 am

1 stop10h 25m

$198

BostonChicago

BOS - ORD

BOSORD

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 4/6

6:00 am-8:44 am

1 stop27h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/10

4:36 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop18h 33m

$230

BostonChicago

BOS - ORD

BOSORD

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 5/24

5:04 pm-12:24 am

1 stop8h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/26

9:05 pm-11:55 am

1 stop13h 50m

$250

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Boston to Chicago in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 Boston-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Boston-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Boston-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Boston-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 Boston-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Boston to Chicago flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Boston to Chicago trip
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, perfect for comfort on short flights.


United's MileagePlus program allows pooling miles, useful for frequent flyers.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 extra inches of legroom, ideal for short flights.


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time; print your boarding pass in advance to avoid fees.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, including oversized items like skis or golf clubs.


Southwest's Early Bird check-in provides priority boarding, ideal for business travelers.

Read more about Southwestby Marisa Garcia
Airports
BOS

Use the FlyLogan App to pre-order food and save time at BOS. Most eateries participate, making it a convenient option.

Read more about BOSby Paul Rubio
ORD

For a quick city transfer, use the 'L' train from ORD to downtown Chicago. It's often faster than driving.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
MDW

Take the Orange Line train from MDW to reach downtown Chicago in less than 30 minutes. It's a cost-effective option.

Read more about MDWby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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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Daniel Scheffler

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Expert on Spirit Airlines

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Southwest

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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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and MDW

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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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on BOS

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Best time to book a flight from Boston to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Boston with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Boston to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Boston to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Boston to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Boston to Chicago is 49 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 Boston to Chicago?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Boston 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 March 27, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from Boston to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Boston to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Boston to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Boston to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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 Boston to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Boston to Chicago. 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 27, 2025.

The most flights from BOS to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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 March 27, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Boston to Chicago have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,795 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,894 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,602 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,922 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Boston 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 Boston to Chicago?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, Boston Logan Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Boston. Booking flights from Logan Intl (BOS) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 35 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 7 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Boston to Chicago is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $147 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Spirit Airlines, starting at $148 and $149 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Boston to Chicago for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $79. United Airlines flights start at $80 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $82 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Boston to Chicago?

    Most travelers choose Boston Logan Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Boston Logan Intl - Chicago Midway or Boston Logan Intl - Chicago Greater Rockford when deciding on the best route from Boston to Chicago.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Boston to Chicago on time: WestJet (96%), Avianca (89%), Virgin Atlantic (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Boston to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Boston to Chicago is $78. On average you can expect to pay $888. The most popular route, (Boston Logan Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $85.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Boston to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Boston 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 Boston to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Boston to Chicago 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 7 airlines flying from Boston to Chicago

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Boston 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 March 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$39Average$104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$84Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$95Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$99Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$143Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$153Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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