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$208+ Cheap flights from Vail (EGE) 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.
EGE — CHI
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheap flight deals from Vail to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vail (EGE) 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 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$389
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$266
(United Airlines)

Good round-trip deal

$568 or less

Good one-way deal

$480 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Vail Eagle County-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Vail Eagle County to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Vail Eagle County to Chicago (CHI)
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Cheapest flights from Vail to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vail to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 6/78:50 amEGE - ORD
Nonstop2h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/144:00 pmORD - EGE
Nonstop3h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 6/48:00 amEGE - ORD
2 stops11h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/71:28 pmORD - EGE
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$437

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

Fly from

Vail

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VailChicago

EGE - ORD

EGEORD

Vail Eagle County

Sat 6/7

8:50 am-12:38 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/14

4:00 pm-6:03 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$289

VailChicago

EGE - ORD

EGEORD

Vail Eagle County

Wed 6/4

8:00 am-8:50 pm

2 stops11h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

1:28 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$437

VailChicago

EGE - ORD

EGEORD

Vail Eagle County

Tue 5/20

8:00 am-8:50 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$208

VailChicago

EGE - ORD

EGEORD

Vail Eagle County

Sun 5/25

1:45 pm-9:35 am

2 stops18h 50m

$266

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Deals found on 4/22

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

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

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

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

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 24, 2025.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Vail Eagle County (EGE) if they book a flight from Vail to Chicago. On average, Eagle County has 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 2 airlines. Vail Eagle County is conveniently located just 28.9 mi from Vail’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at $389, United Airlines will fly you from Vail to Chicago and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $437.

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

    Consider United Airlines (72%), American Airlines (58%) or Qatar Airways (54%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Vail to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Vail to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $155. While the most popular route (Vail Eagle County - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $289 on average our data indicates $596 when flying from Vail to Chicago.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Vail 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 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$348Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$359Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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