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$49+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to St. Charles, MO

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CHI — STL
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$269
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to St. Charles
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/1410:35 amMDW - STL
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Thu 5/155:35 amSTL - MDW
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$97
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/810:30 pmORD - STL
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/125:00 amSTL - ORD
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$97
This Southern / Mokulele deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Southern / Mokulele is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/88:25 amORD - STL
1 stop11h 45mSouthern / Mokulele
Sat 5/1012:15 pmSTL - ORD
1 stop19h 25mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 4/16$140
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 5/131:30 pmORD - STL
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Wed 5/285:20 amSTL - ORD
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$147
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/91:19 pmMDW - STL
1 stop10h 55mFrontier
Sun 5/119:55 pmSTL - MDW
1 stop16h 53mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$170
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/139:20 amMDW - STL
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Wed 5/287:05 amSTL - MDW
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/16$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/136:24 amORD - STL
1 stop4h 23mDelta
Wed 5/2810:05 amSTL - ORD
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/16$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/131:20 pmORD - STL
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/165:29 pmSTL - ORD
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$183
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/274:30 pmORD - STL
1 stop7h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/309:20 amSTL - ORD
1 stop22h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$213
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 6/15:14 pmORD - STL
1 stop6h 35mFrontier
Sun 6/85:35 pmSTL - ORD
1 stop6h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$220
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 4/307:47 pmORD - STL
1 stop21h 28mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/276:12 pmSTL - ORD
2 stops25h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$369

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

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St. Charles

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ChicagoSt. Louis

MDW - STL

MDWSTL

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/14

10:35 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/15

5:35 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$97

ChicagoSt. Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

10:30 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 5/12

5:00 am-6:19 am

Nonstop1h 19m

$97

ChicagoSt. Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/3

5:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/4

5:20 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 25m

$117

ChicagoSt. Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

8:25 am-8:10 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/22

12:15 pm-7:40 am

1 stop19h 25m

$140

ChicagoSt. Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

4:15 pm-12:06 am

1 stop7h 51m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 5/12

12:15 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$158

ChicagoSt. Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/9

2:23 pm-3:47 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/5

5:00 am-6:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$167

ChicagoSt. Louis

MDW - STL

MDWSTL

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/9

1:19 pm-12:14 am

1 stop10h 55m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/11

9:55 pm-2:48 pm

1 stop16h 53m

$170

ChicagoSt. Louis

MDW - STL

MDWSTL

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/13

9:20 am-3:00 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/28

7:05 am-11:53 am

1 stop4h 48m

$177

ChicagoSt. Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

9:39 am-4:35 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/13

6:45 am-12:41 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$177

ChicagoSt. Louis

ORD - STL

ORDSTL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/10

5:01 am-1:34 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/7

2:36 pm-12:22 am

1 stop9h 46m

$202

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to St. Charles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to St. Charles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to St. Charles?

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

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to St. Charles. 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 Chicago to St. Charles?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to St. Charles (average of $311). Flying from Chicago to St. Charles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 CHI to CH5?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to St. Charles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to St. Charles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to St. Charles. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to St. Charles flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to St. Charles

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to St. Charles. 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 April 17, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to CH5 are scheduled on a Thursday (66 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).

Rainfall in St. Charles by month

Plan your trip to St. Charles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in St. Charles ranges from 2.2 - 4.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit St. Charles when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in St. Charles by month

Plan your trip to St. Charles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to St. Charles, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing St. Charles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to St. Charles. 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 St. Charles. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to St. Charles, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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
7,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,667 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to St. Charles one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to St. Charles are Southwest ($49), United Airlines ($49), and American Airlines ($50).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to St. Charles?

    Consider Republic Airways (84%), Turkish Airlines (83%) or Alaska Airlines (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to St. Charles.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to St. Charles?

    On average you can expect to pay $371 for a flight from Chicago to St. Charles. The cheapest flight overall is $63 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lambert-St Louis) is currently priced at $97.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to St. Charles that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to St. Charles?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to St. Charles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to St. Charles 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 Chicago to St. Charles?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to St. Charles (average of $311). Flying from Chicago to St. Charles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 Chicago to St. Charles

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to St. Charles. 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$115Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$116Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$117Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$142Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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