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$220+ Cheap flights from Ithaca (ITH) 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.
ITH — 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 Ithaca (ITH) 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

$249
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$220
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$568
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Cheapest flights from Ithaca to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ithaca to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/257:59 pmITH - ORD
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/284:15 pmORD - ITH
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$249
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 5/15:30 amITH - ORD
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Mon 5/57:10 amORD - ITH
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Deal found 3/26$279
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.
Thu 10/305:55 amITH - MDW
2 stops10h 01mDelta
Wed 11/51:00 pmMDW - ITH
2 stops9h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/27$558

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ithaca 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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IthacaChicago

ITH - ORD

ITHORD

Ithaca Tompkins County

Fri 4/25

7:59 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

4:15 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$249

IthacaChicago

ITH - ORD

ITHORD

Ithaca Tompkins County

Thu 5/1

5:30 am-9:55 am

1 stop5h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

7:10 am-3:24 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$279

IthacaChicago

ITH - MDW

ITHMDW

Ithaca Tompkins County

Fri 5/2

5:30 am-4:12 pm

2 stops11h 42m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/5

12:48 pm-10:38 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$587

IthacaChicago

ITH - ORD

ITHORD

Ithaca Tompkins County

Thu 5/8

7:50 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$220

IthacaChicago

ITH - ORD

ITHORD

Ithaca Tompkins County

Tue 5/20

5:39 am-2:47 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$225

IthacaChicago

ITH - MDW

ITHMDW

Ithaca Tompkins County

Thu 5/8

5:39 am-3:30 pm

2 stops10h 51m

$253

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Deals found on 3/26

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Ithaca 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 Ithaca-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Ithaca-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Ithaca-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Ithaca-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 Ithaca-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 Ithaca to Chicago

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Ithaca 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 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Ithaca to Chicago at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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
7,897 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,897 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

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

    Ithaca Tompkins County (ITH), located 4.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Ithaca to Chicago. 2 airlines have flights from Tompkins County to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Ithaca Tompkins County to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

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

    United Airlines, at $249, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ithaca to Chicago. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. United Airlines is priced at 48% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ithaca to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Ithaca 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 2 airlines flying from Ithaca to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Ithaca 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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