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$127+ Cheap flights from Missoula (MSO) 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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSO — CHI
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Missoula Johnson-Bell Field to Chicago are usually found in November or March, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Missoula to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Missoula (MSO) 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 April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Priceline
3 stars

Round-trip from

$235
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$127
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$355

Good round-trip deal

$381 or less

Good one-way deal

$217 or less
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Cheapest flights from Missoula to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Missoula to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 7/312:54 pmMSO - ORD
Nonstop3h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/88:38 pmORD - MSO
Nonstop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 7/35:30 amMSO - ORD
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Wed 7/95:20 pmORD - MSO
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/14$255
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/273:17 pmMSO - ORD
1 stop7h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/317:00 amORD - MSO
1 stop18h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/14$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 6/145:53 amMSO - MDW
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Tue 6/177:21 pmMDW - MSO
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/14$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 6/65:15 pmMSO - ORD
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/99:02 amORD - MSO
Nonstop3h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$306
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/72:54 pmMSO - ORD
1 stop8h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 5/116:00 amORD - MSO
1 stop8h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/14$328
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/2310:15 pmMSO - ORD
2 stops31h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/2511:50 amORD - MSO
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$389

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

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Missoula

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Chicago

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Depart

Return

Price

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Thu 7/3

12:54 pm-5:16 pm

Nonstop3h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/8

8:38 pm-11:33 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$235

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Thu 7/3

5:30 am-11:52 am

1 stop5h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/9

5:20 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$255

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Tue 5/27

3:17 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/31

7:00 am-12:06 am

1 stop18h 06m

$286

MissoulaChicago

MSO - MDW

MSOMDW

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Sat 6/14

5:53 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/17

7:21 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$292

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Fri 6/6

5:15 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/9

9:02 am-11:50 am

Nonstop3h 48m

$306

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Wed 5/7

2:54 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-1:58 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$328

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Fri 5/23

10:15 pm-6:42 am

2 stops31h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/25

11:50 am-1:00 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$389

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Tue 6/3

1:59 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$127

MissoulaChicago

MSO - ORD

MSOORD

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Tue 6/24

5:53 am-12:03 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$128

MissoulaChicago

MSO - MDW

MSOMDW

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Tue 6/24

5:53 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$128

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Missoula to Chicago in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Missoula-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Missoula-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Missoula-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Missoula-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust Priceline the most. Priceline 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 Missoula-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 Missoula to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Missoula with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Missoula to Chicago. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Missoula 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 Missoula to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Missoula to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Missoula to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 MSO to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Missoula 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 April 15, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 43% on flights from Missoula to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 April 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from Missoula to Chicago to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,374 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 5.5 mi from the city center, Missoula Johnson-Bell Field is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Missoula. Booking flights from Johnson-Bell Field (MSO) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 4 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($235), Delta ($255), and Alaska Airlines ($286) offers the cheapest pricing from Missoula to Chicago. Users have found that American Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Missoula to Chicago are Hawaiian Airlines ($127), Delta ($128), and American Airlines ($143).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Missoula to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Missoula to Chicago is generally $398, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (Missoula Johnson-Bell Field - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $245 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Missoula to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Missoula to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Missoula to Chicago

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Missoula 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$239Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$257Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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