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$88+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CHI
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$171
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$88
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$293

Good round-trip deal

$278 or less

Good one-way deal

$161 or less
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Chicago
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 4/247:03 pmPHL - ORD
2 stops15h 21mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/2810:19 amORD - PHL
2 stops23h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$171
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/28:41 pmPHL - ORD
1 stop12h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/512:58 pmORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$174
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 6/174:23 pmPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/248:46 amORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/23$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 6/255:55 amPHL - MDW
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Tue 7/16:20 amMDW - PHL
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/256:35 pmPHL - MDW
Nonstop2h 19mFrontier
Sat 7/268:52 pmMDW - PHL
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$178
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/306:00 amPHL - ORD
1 stop5h 05mJetBlue
Sat 5/310:50 amORD - PHL
1 stop5h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 3/23$181
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 5/76:30 amPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/96:10 pmORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/23$188
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Wed 6/113:38 pmPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 33mFrontier
Sat 6/145:40 amORD - PHL
1 stop22h 30mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$191
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Wed 4/2311:31 amPHL - MDW
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Wed 4/306:04 amMDW - PHL
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/24$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/2612:45 pmPHL - ORD
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Wed 4/3011:15 amORD - PHL
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 3/24$198
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 4/246:21 amPHL - RFD
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/279:36 pmRFD - PHL
1 stop31h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$457

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Chicago that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Thu 4/24

7:03 pm-9:24 am

2 stops15h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

10:19 am-10:58 am

2 stops23h 39m

$171

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Fri 5/2

8:41 pm-8:04 am

1 stop12h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

9:48 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$174

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Tue 6/17

4:23 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/24

8:46 am-11:49 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$177

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - MDW

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Tue 4/8

1:23 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop11h 01m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/15

2:36 pm-5:36 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$179

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Wed 4/30

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

10:50 am-5:24 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$181

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - MDW

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Tue 4/22

6:35 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/29

8:25 am-11:25 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$187

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Wed 5/7

6:30 am-7:54 am

Nonstop2h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

6:10 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$188

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Wed 6/11

3:38 pm-5:11 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/14

5:40 am-5:10 am

1 stop22h 30m

$191

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - MDW

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Wed 4/23

11:31 am-5:19 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/30

6:04 am-12:19 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$197

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Sat 4/26

9:50 am-12:39 pm

1 stop3h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

5:30 am-2:09 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$198

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to Chicago in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 Philadelphia-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Philadelphia to Chicago flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Philadelphia to Chicago trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat for added comfort.


Frontier offers Zone 1 boarding with a carry-on purchase or special fare bundle.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

Basic Economy on United allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags permitted.


United Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front of the economy cabin.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Southwest

Southwest allows two free checked bags, including oversized items like skis.


Southwest offers free in-flight entertainment streamed to personal devices.

Read more about Southwestby Marisa Garcia
Airports
PHL

For a quick check-in, verify your airline's terminal before arriving. Only Terminals B and C, and D and E are connected outside security.

Read more about PHLby Mark Chesnut
ORD

Take the 'L' train from ORD to downtown Chicago to avoid traffic. It's a reliable option for reaching the city center.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
MDW

Use the Orange Line train for a quick, 30-minute ride to downtown Chicago from MDW. It's cheap and operates almost 24 hours.

Read more about MDWby Ramsey Qubein
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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier and Southwest

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and MDW

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Philadelphia to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 48 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 25, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to Chicago in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 49% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Chicago flight should consider departing on Saturday 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.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 March 25, 2025.

The most flights from PHL to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 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 March 25, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Philadelphia to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,924 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Philadelphia (PHL) if they book a flight from Philadelphia to Chicago. On average, Philadelphia has 38 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 5 airlines. Philadelphia is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Philadelphia’s city center.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Philadelphia to Chicago is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $171 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $177 and $177 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Philadelphia to Chicago for 18% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $88. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Philadelphia to Chicago for a low price.

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

    Most travelers choose Philadelphia - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Philadelphia - Chicago Midway or Philadelphia - Chicago Greater Rockford when deciding on the best route from Philadelphia to Chicago.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Philadelphia to Chicago are Emirates (100%), SWISS (100%) and Republic Airways (100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Philadelphia to Chicago is $88. On average you can expect to pay $1,278. The most popular route, (Philadelphia - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $157.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Philadelphia 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 5 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Chicago

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$48Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$132Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$140Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$162Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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