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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Milwaukee from $88

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Milwaukee departing on 6/16. 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 Chicago to Milwaukee, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Milwaukee (CHI-MKE)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Milwaukee 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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4:58 pm - 5:45 pmORD-MKE
0h 47mnonstop
10:10 am - 11:11 amMKE-ORD
1h 01mnonstop
$199American Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Sun, May 26
8:05 pm - 5:00 pmORD-MKE
20h 55m1 stop
6:26 pm - 7:59 pmMKE-ORD
25h 33m1 stop
$226Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jul 25 - Sun, Jul 28
12:13 pm - 12:59 pmORD-MKE
0h 46mnonstop
5:02 am - 6:03 amMKE-ORD
1h 01mnonstop
$228American Airlines
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Fri, May 24 - Fri, May 31
9:25 pm - 5:57 pmORD-MKE
20h 32m2 stops
10:15 pm - 3:58 pmMKE-ORD
17h 43m2 stops
Sat, May 11 - Mon, May 13
7:00 am - 11:51 pmORD-MKE
16h 51m2 stops
5:15 am - 8:35 pmMKE-ORD
15h 20m2 stops
$276Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Wed, May 15
7:08 am - 11:51 pmORD-MKE
16h 43m2 stops
5:15 am - 7:19 pmMKE-ORD
14h 04m1 stop
$278Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Wed, May 15
9:25 pm - 5:57 pmORD-MKE
20h 32m2 stops
10:15 pm - 9:55 amMKE-ORD
35h 40m3 stops
Sat, May 11 - Mon, May 13
9:19 pm - 10:19 pmORD-MKE
1h 00mnonstop
5:46 pm - 6:55 pmMKE-ORD
1h 09mnonstop
$339United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 29
7:55 pm - 8:55 pmORD-MKE
1h 00mnonstop
5:52 pm - 9:45 amMKE-ORD
15h 53m1 stop
$377United Airlines
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Fri, May 24 - Sat, May 25
8:40 am - 5:04 pmORD-MKE
8h 24m1 stop
10:10 am - 6:30 pmMKE-ORD
8h 20m1 stop
$449JetBlue
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Wed, May 8 - Sat, May 11

Flights from Chicago to Milwaukee - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to Milwaukee flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Milwaukee.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Milwaukee cost $88 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Milwaukee. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $240.

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

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Milwaukee clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Chicago to Milwaukee, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Milwaukee?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Milwaukee, 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 Chicago to Milwaukee is May, where tickets cost $139 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and March, where the average cost of tickets is $352 and $320 respectively.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Milwaukee?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Sun Country Air ($88) and Spirit Airlines ($106). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on American Airlines ($199) and Sun Country Air ($226).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Milwaukee?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Milwaukee.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago to Milwaukee. They are American Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is American Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $142. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at American Airlines.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Milwaukee per day?

Each day, there are between 12 and 14 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Milwaukee, with an average flight time of 0h 55m. The most common departure time is 3:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 92 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Milwaukee?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Milwaukee take?

The average nonstop flight takes 0h 46m, covering a distance of 75 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Milwaukee?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 9:15 am and will be landing in Milwaukee at 10:15 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Milwaukee?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to Milwaukee jets off at 9:35 pm and lands at 10:28 pm.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$88
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Milwaukee

When to book flights from Chicago to Milwaukee

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Milwaukee based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Milwaukee

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Milwaukee?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Milwaukee was $88 for a one-way ticket and $199 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Milwaukee?

    Chicago has 2 major airports: Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl. Milwaukee-Mitchell is the only airport in Milwaukee. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Milwaukee?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Milwaukee flight route.

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Milwaukee flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Milwaukee?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Milwaukee?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Milwaukee on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Milwaukee are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $228 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 $193 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Chicago to Milwaukee.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Milwaukee from Chicago 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 Chicago to Milwaukee?

    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 Milwaukee with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

    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 Milwaukee from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Milwaukee

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $133 or less one-way and $283 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Milwaukee?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Milwaukee-Mitchell, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Milwaukee-Mitchell

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +11 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +11 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +11 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +12 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +11 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +11 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +12 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +11 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +11 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +12 more

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Nonstop returns

Milwaukee-Mitchell to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +11 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +11 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +11 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +12 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +11 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +11 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +12 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +11 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +11 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +12 more

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Top airlines flying from Chicago to Milwaukee

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Milwaukee. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Milwaukee? 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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11234 reviews
8.1crew
7.7boarding
6.7food
7.2comfort
7.1entertainment
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delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

2.0 MediocreWayne, Apr 2024ORD - SFO
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delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

Plane was so old it had cigarette butt trays in the seat

Everything was good, hard to really comfortable on a flight that long.

Unfortunately our flight was delayed by 45 minutes due to Kate arriving aircraft. Once we stated everything was great.

For some strange reason I was put in zone 5 for boarding even though I had paid premium price for a premium seat right behind business class. This must have been a flaw because everyone else around me in the same zone (row) had been placed in zone 3.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

Flight was delayed at departure due to weather and the need for de-icing. The flight was smooth but there was a delay at arrival due to weather. We were in a hold for 20 minutes or more. The flight arrived more than 30 minutes late. Airlines have no control over the weather and I'm glad that they follow all safety procedures. Had to wait a long time for my checked luggage. Whole process was slow and the bags arrived wet due to the rain. The onboard wifi and entertainment access was spotty and the signal was dropped several times. Otherwise the crew was great and friendly. They tried to get everyone's bags stowed and seated so we could take off.

Regarding the boarding: it needs more efforts to make it more convenient

Deicing in Denver took forever and I almost missed my connection. De-ice faster! Not Americans fault.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Milwaukee found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/16Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
13h 44mORD-MKE
$88
5/28Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
12h 53mORD-MKE
$106
5/23Thu
1 stopSpirit Airlines
17h 39mORD-MKE
$110
6/18Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
0h 54mORD-MKE
$120
5/23Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
0h 58mORD-MKE
$140
5/23Thu
2 stops
10h 02mORD-MKE
$164
5/10Fri
2 stops
27h 51mORD-MKE
$192
5/18Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
0h 53mORD-MKE
$195
10/9Wed
1 stopJetBlue
6h 02mORD-MKE
$215
5/3Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
0h 53mORD-MKE
$310

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Milwaukee

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 Chicago to Milwaukee that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 46mORD-MKE
5/1Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 52mMKE-ORD
$537
4/30Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 05mORD-MKE
5/1Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 00mMKE-ORD
$544
4/30Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 11mORD-MKE
5/1Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 00mMKE-ORD
$552
4/26Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
0h 49mORD-MKE
4/29Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
0h 58mMKE-ORD
$579
4/26Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
0h 50mORD-MKE
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 48mMKE-ORD
$587
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 33mORD-MKE
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 32mMKE-ORD
$595
4/26Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 57mORD-MKE
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 27mMKE-ORD
$658
4/26Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 52mORD-MKE
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 27mMKE-ORD
$703
4/26Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 57mORD-MKE
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
20h 38mMKE-ORD
$714

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Flights to Milwaukee

Destination:

Milwaukee (MKE)United States

Return flight deals:

Milwaukee - Chicago

Cabin classes:

$346
$366
$240

Compare transportation modes for Chicago to Milwaukee

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$2430h 46m
Trains$381h 21m
Buses$721h 26m