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$59+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Chicago (CHI)

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DSM — CHI
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Iowa (USIA) 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 November 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Chicago
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/175:40 amOMA - ORD
Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/183:10 pmORD - OMA
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1011:30 amCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/128:08 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 12/1311:21 amMLI - ORD
Nonstop1h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/155:12 pmORD - MLI
Nonstop0h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sat 12/144:00 pmDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/159:46 amORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Tue 12/171:09 pmOMA - ORD
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Wed 12/185:25 pmORD - OMA
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/21$196
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/128:00 amOMA - ORD
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/167:59 pmORD - OMA
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/135:39 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Mon 12/163:35 pmORD - DSM
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Deal found 11/20$208
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/107:00 amDSM - MDW
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Sun 1/511:48 amMDW - DSM
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Deal found 11/20$213
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sun 12/226:25 pmCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/163:05 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$214
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2212:20 pmMCW - ORD
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/285:10 pmORD - MCW
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$222
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Mon 12/237:18 pmOMA - ORD
1 stop18h 02mFrontier
Sun 12/297:29 pmORD - OMA
1 stop20h 54mFrontier
Deal found 11/21$233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/104:25 pmCID - ORD
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Thu 12/126:20 amORD - CID
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 11/19$238

Find flights from Iowa to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 12/17

5:40 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/18

3:10 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$177

OmahaChicago

OMA - MDW

OMAMDW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/28

7:30 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/29

1:05 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$178

Cedar RapidsChicago

CID - ORD

CIDORD

Cedar Rapids

Tue 12/10

11:30 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/12

8:08 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$179

MolineChicago

MLI - ORD

MLIORD

Moline Quad-City

Fri 12/13

11:21 am-12:37 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/15

5:12 pm-6:07 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$179

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Sat 12/14

4:00 pm-5:41 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/15

9:46 am-11:13 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$189

OmahaChicago

OMA - MDW

OMAMDW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/21

11:12 am-5:47 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/18

2:08 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$196

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/21

6:07 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/19

6:15 am-12:31 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$196

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 12/12

8:00 am-9:43 am

Nonstop1h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/16

7:59 pm-9:41 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$197

Mason CityChicago

MCW - ORD

MCWORD

Mason City

Fri 1/17

1:25 pm-2:49 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/19

4:53 pm-6:18 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$202

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Fri 1/17

8:00 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/19

8:20 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$203

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to Chicago

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Iowa 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 IA to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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 November 21, 2024.

When flying from Iowa to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Iowa to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Iowa 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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from USIA to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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 November 21, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier from Iowa to Chicago. 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
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,458 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,810 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

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

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Iowa to Chicago are Frontier ($59), Southwest ($89), and United Airlines ($89).

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

    Most travelers choose Omaha Eppley Airfield - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Des Moines - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Cedar Rapids - Chicago O'Hare Intl when deciding on the best route from Iowa to Chicago.

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

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Iowa, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (93%), Republic Airways (93%), Lufthansa( 92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Iowa to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Iowa to Chicago? While on average our users pay $864, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $149. The most popular route (Omaha Eppley Airfield - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $187.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Iowa 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 4 airlines flying from Iowa to Chicago

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$72Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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