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$112+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati (CVG) 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CVG — CHI
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Chicago are usually found in August or April, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$213
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$112
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

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August

Average price

$310
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/204:50 pmCVG - MDW
1 stop7h 24mFrontier
Fri 1/103:37 pmMDW - CVG
1 stop7h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/258:29 amCVG - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/251:50 pmORD - CVG
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/256:00 amCVG - ORD
1 stop4h 21mDelta
Wed 12/255:30 pmORD - CVG
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/17$258
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:20 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop6h 37mFrontier
Fri 1/310:59 amORD - CVG
1 stop19h 50mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/316:00 amCVG - ORD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/29:21 pmORD - CVG
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$356
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/222:40 pmCVG - MDW
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Sat 1/115:05 pmMDW - CVG
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$410
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/256:00 amCVG - MDW
1 stop3h 50mDelta
Sat 12/285:03 pmMDW - CVG
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Deal found 12/17$446
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/225:10 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Sat 1/1112:40 pmORD - CVG
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$449
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/316:00 amCVG - ORD
1 stop11h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/28:14 pmORD - CVG
2 stops15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$479

Find flights from Cincinnati to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cincinnati to Chicago 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 December 18, 2024.

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CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 1/7

7:00 am-7:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/10

2:30 pm-4:53 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$213

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 1/7

3:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/8

6:30 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$219

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 1/20

8:30 am-8:59 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/20

2:52 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$219

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 1/7

3:50 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/8

4:35 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$226

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 1/9

6:00 am-12:13 am

1 stop19h 13m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/12

12:43 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$228

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 1/31

7:25 am-11:33 pm

1 stop17h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/7

8:12 pm-1:54 pm

2 stops40h 42m

$230

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 1/8

6:30 am-10:43 am

1 stop5h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/9

6:15 am-1:49 pm

2 stops6h 34m

$232

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 1/9

10:30 am-1:08 pm

1 stop3h 38m

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/13

2:08 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 51m

$237

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 1/9

8:30 am-8:13 pm

1 stop12h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/12

1:39 pm-3:13 pm

2 stops24h 34m

$333

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 2/19

11:00 am-8:31 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$112

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

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Travel insights for flights from Cincinnati to Chicago

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cincinnati to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cincinnati to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Cincinnati to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 CVG to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Cincinnati 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 December 18, 2024.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from Cincinnati to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cincinnati to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cincinnati to Chicago flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

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 December 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Frontier and United Airlines from Cincinnati to Chicago to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
829 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago, you will be flying from Cinci./N. Kentucky. Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Cinci./N. Kentucky is the only Cincinnati airport and it handles 19 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 5 airlines have flights to Chicago from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $213, United Airlines will fly you from Cincinnati to Chicago and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $219 and $219, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $113. United Airlines flights start at $120 while deals on Frontier start at $124 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Cincinnati to Chicago is Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Chicago Midway or Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Chicago Greater Rockford.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago consider choosing Copa Airlines (100%), Avianca (94%) or United Airlines (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cincinnati to Chicago? While on average our users pay $1,100, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $144. The most popular route (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $137.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Cincinnati to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 5 airlines flying from Cincinnati to Chicago

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Cincinnati 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$116Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$117Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$151Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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