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$187+ Cheap flights from Elmira, NY (ELM) 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELM — CHI
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Elmira (ELM) 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 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$416
(Delta)

One-way from

$187
(Mytrip)
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Cheapest flights from Elmira to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Elmira to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/256:00 amELM - MDW
1 stop3h 40mDelta
Mon 4/285:59 pmMDW - ELM
1 stop3h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/25$416
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.
Wed 4/235:58 pmELM - ORD
1 stop3h 47mDelta
Mon 5/56:15 pmORD - ELM
1 stop3h 34mDelta
Deal found 3/27$426

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Elmira 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 March 28, 2025.
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ElmiraChicago

ELM - MDW

ELMMDW

Corning-Elmira

Fri 4/25

6:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop3h 40m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/28

5:59 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$416

ElmiraChicago

ELM - ORD

ELMORD

Corning-Elmira

Wed 4/23

5:58 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop3h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

6:15 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop3h 34m

$426

ElmiraChicago

ELM - ORD

ELMORD

Corning-Elmira

Mon 5/19

9:22 am-11:04 pm

3 stops38h 42m

$187

ElmiraChicago

ELM - ORD

ELMORD

Corning-Elmira

Mon 5/19

5:20 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$283

ElmiraChicago

ELM - MDW

ELMMDW

Corning-Elmira

Tue 4/15

6:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop3h 40m

$504

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Deals found on 3/27

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Elmira to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Elmira, New York to Chicago?

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

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 28, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Elmira to Chicago, you will be flying from Corning-Elmira. Corning-Elmira (ELM) is just 6.4 mi from the center of the city. Corning-Elmira is the only Elmira airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 1 airline has flights to Chicago from Corning-Elmira on a regular basis.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Elmira, New York to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $416.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Elmira 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 Elmira, New York to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Elmira, New York to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Elmira, New York 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 airline flying from Elmira to Chicago

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DeltaCheapest$282Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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