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Find cheap flights from Bakersfield to Chicago from $239

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Bakersfield to Chicago departing on 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Bakersfield to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Bakersfield to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to Chicago

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Bakersfield to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:20 pm - 5:16 amBFL-ORD
7h 56m1 stop
5:05 am - 11:45 amORD-BFL
8h 40m1 stop
$239American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 11
12:35 pm - 10:09 pmBFL-ORD
7h 34m1 stop
7:05 am - 11:45 amORD-BFL
6h 40m1 stop
$249American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 25
12:50 pm - 9:58 pmBFL-ORD
7h 08m1 stop
6:30 am - 12:02 pmORD-BFL
7h 32m1 stop
$339United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 31
6:00 am - 6:55 pmBFL-ORD
10h 55m2 stops
6:30 am - 12:02 pmORD-BFL
7h 32m1 stop
$349United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 31
2:00 pm - 11:57 pmBFL-ORD
7h 57m2 stops
5:15 am - 12:02 pmORD-BFL
8h 47m2 stops
$354United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 31
4:42 pm - 12:18 amBFL-ORD
5h 36m1 stop
5:10 am - 11:34 amORD-BFL
8h 24m1 stop
$396American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 9
12:35 pm - 11:30 pmBFL-ORD
8h 55m2 stops
5:10 am - 8:59 amORD-BFL
5h 49m1 stop
$406American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 9
12:19 pm - 10:15 pmBFL-ORD
7h 56m1 stop
5:10 am - 11:34 amORD-BFL
8h 24m1 stop
$426American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 18 - Tue, Jul 23
12:43 pm - 11:30 pmBFL-ORD
8h 47m1 stop
7:05 am - 11:45 amORD-BFL
6h 40m1 stop
$471American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 18
7:20 pm - 5:22 amBFL-ORD
8h 02m1 stop
7:07 am - 11:51 amORD-BFL
6h 44m1 stop
$481American Airlines
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Sun, Apr 28 - Tue, Apr 30

Flights from Bakersfield to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Bakersfield to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bakersfield to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Bakersfield to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Bakersfield to Chicago, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Bakersfield, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bakersfield to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Bakersfield to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Bakersfield to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is March, where tickets cost $385 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is $869 and $668 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Bakersfield to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Bakersfield to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Bakersfield to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 days before departure.

How long does a flight from Bakersfield to Chicago take?

Flying between Chicago and Bakersfield will take minimum 5h 36m and will require at least one stop.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$239
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Bakersfield to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Bakersfield to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Bakersfield to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Bakersfield to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Bakersfield to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $366 for a one-way ticket and $239 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Bakersfield and Chicago?

    A passport is not required to fly from Bakersfield to Chicago.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Bakersfield to Chicago?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Bakersfield to Chicago?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Bakersfield and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Bakersfield to Chicago, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Bakersfield to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $535 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $475 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Bakersfield to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Bakersfield to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Bakersfield to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Bakersfield is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Bakersfield to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Bakersfield with another airline. Booking your flights between Bakersfield and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Bakersfield to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Bakersfield up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Bakersfield to Chicago

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Bakersfield to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11470 reviews
77boarding
67food
72comfort
74overall
71entertainment
81crew
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Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

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Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Awful…flight was delayed more than 12hrs, missed all connections to Fort Wayne, IN, had to get flight to another city 2 hours from my destination, flight was again delayed by 40 mins because they did not have enough fuel, again missed a connection, finally arrived in Indiana at 11pm…but before my 2 hour drive home, ay, no Five That Our Luggage Never Made On The plane and Still In Chicago

Boarding was friendly and quick. While the plane model was older with no live tv, the entertainment was full of movies and tv shows. All food was available. Pilots were very communicative with status of the flight. Flight landed on time.

The Palm Springs to Chicago O’Hare was on Time and Palm Springs airport is easier navigate. As our connection was only an approximately 50 minutes, we asked staff for insights for the Chicago airport in terms of transferring into the other terminal from which our flight left, and they were unhelpful. However, the United App was very helpful in terms of notifications and even providing directions. The Chicago to Detroit flight was significantly delayed which we all know does happen. However, there were very few updates or notifications as to why this was happening when we would actually arrive. It took nearly 30 minutes for bags to make it to baggage claim. We arrived nearly 1 hour late on a 40 minute flight.

Flight cancelled due to fog. No other flights available for 36 hours. Directed by United to book passage on another carrier, and submit receipts for reimbursement. Did that. United now states they will not reimburse. Currently out 2 grand.

The flight was delayed by 4 hours !!!!! It was very uncomfortable , and they told us only one our before departure

The flights from Ottawa to Albuquerque went smoothly enough though on on flight they didn't have how water for coffee or tea and on another there there was no ice. The return flights from Albuquerque were delayed by mechanical problems on both flights. Ottawa was a ground crew maintenance issue.

The male air hostess was rude and didn’t provide good customer service. Didn’t even offer me a drink

The staff was phenomenal. I can’t think of anything that could be better. Will be flying with UA again

Nothing bad to say about the actual crew or airline. It was nice to have a complimentary FULL can of soda, as well as a snack. Blankets and earbuds were also provided at no cost for this red eye flight. I especially appreciated the free WiFi and movie selection with the Bluetooth option. It helped the flight pass more quickly. No matter who you fly, boarding and disembarking are always SUCH a pain. As I mentioned, this is on the passengers and not the crew!!

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

Our second leg to Jackson WY was unable to land due to weather. We were flown back to Dallas after stopping in SLC. We were given hotel rooms and vouchers. We were told that we would be back on the same plane in the morning. Instead we were given a different flight with different seats. Not a good experience. No one knew what was going on.

Turn on the heat. Flight was way too cold from Arizona to Chicago.

Perfect flight. On time departure and early arrival. Smooth flight.

Overall pleasant was delayed and caused transportation issue when landing

The arriving flight was a few minutes late, but the gate crew helped to deplane and board our outgoing flight quickly and efficiently. We were able to depart quickly and arrive at ORD almost at the posted time. Great job.

Nothing, flight was supposed to leave at 758 am. My flight didn’t leave until 430 pm. Spent the whole day at the airport.

Despite a bumpy flight the pilot was great. The rest of the crew on the other hand couldn’t care less if a passenger would colapse and die. Horrible service, robot like, lifeless…

Biggest issue was original flight canceled and booked to another flight 6 hours earlier and received no notification

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Bakersfield to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/22Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
9h 21mBFL-ORD
$366
4/22Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
26h 45mBFL-ORD
$371

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Last minute flights from Bakersfield to Chicago

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Bakersfield to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/1Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
15h 04mBFL-ORD
4/4Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
13h 04mORD-BFL
$1,184
4/1Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 41mBFL-ORD
4/4Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 13mORD-BFL
$1,185
4/1Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 41mBFL-ORD
4/4Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 43mORD-BFL
$1,205

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Bakersfield - Chicago Flights

Departure:

Bakersfield (BFL)United States

Destination:

Chicago (ORD)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Bakersfield

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