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Find cheap flights from Champaign to Chicago from $279

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Champaign to Chicago departing on 5/21. 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 Champaign 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 Champaign to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Champaign to Chicago (CMI-ORD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Champaign 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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11:26 am - 12:30 pmCMI-ORD
1h 04mnonstop
3:04 pm - 3:59 pmORD-CMI
0h 55mnonstop
$385American Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28
3:23 pm - 4:30 pmCMI-ORD
1h 07mnonstop
8:15 pm - 9:12 pmORD-CMI
0h 57mnonstop
$439American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 13 - Thu, Jun 13
3:05 pm - 4:12 pmCMI-ORD
1h 07mnonstop
8:15 pm - 9:12 pmORD-CMI
0h 57mnonstop
$445American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 10
3:39 pm - 11:00 pmCMI-ORD
7h 21m1 stop
3:04 pm - 3:59 pmORD-CMI
0h 55mnonstop
$454American Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28
3:05 pm - 4:12 pmCMI-ORD
1h 07mnonstop
8:15 pm - 9:12 pmORD-CMI
0h 57mnonstop
$460American Airlines
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Sun, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 13
7:10 am - 3:06 pmCMI-ORD
7h 56m1 stop
8:15 am - 3:03 pmORD-CMI
6h 48m1 stop
$464American Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28
2:58 pm - 9:25 pmCMI-ORD
6h 27m1 stop
8:15 pm - 9:12 pmORD-CMI
0h 57mnonstop
$469American Airlines
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Sun, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 13
2:58 pm - 8:30 pmCMI-ORD
5h 32m1 stop
3:10 pm - 8:52 pmORD-CMI
5h 42m1 stop
$479American Airlines
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Sun, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 13
6:17 am - 7:20 amCMI-ORD
1h 03mnonstop
3:04 pm - 3:59 pmORD-CMI
0h 55mnonstop
$517American Airlines
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Mon, May 6 - Fri, May 17
6:17 am - 7:20 amCMI-ORD
1h 03mnonstop
1:47 pm - 8:35 pmORD-CMI
6h 48m1 stop
$526American Airlines
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Mon, May 6 - Fri, May 17

Flights from Champaign to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Champaign 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 Champaign to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Champaign to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Champaign, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Champaign and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Champaign to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Champaign to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport direct and that is American Airlines. The best one-way deal found from American Airlines for the route is $366.

How many flights are there between Champaign and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Champaign and land in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 05m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 36 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Champaign and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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 Champaign to Chicago take?

The average nonstop flight takes 1h 03m, covering a distance of 135 miles.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Champaign at 6:15 am and will be landing in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 7:20 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Champaign to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport jets off at 6:30 pm and lands at 7:36 pm.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$279
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 56% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 56% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Champaign to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Champaign 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 Champaign to Chicago flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Champaign to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $279 for a one-way ticket and $385 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    Champaign and Chicago are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Champaign from Champaign University-Willard and will be arriving at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

    Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Champaign to Chicago flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Champaign to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Champaign to Chicago?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Champaign and Chicago.

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

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Champaign 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 Champaign to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Champaign 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 Champaign 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 Champaign with another airline. Booking your flights between Champaign 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 Champaign 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 Champaign 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 CMI to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $232 or less one-way and $422 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Champaign to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from University-Willard to O'Hare Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Champaign University-Willard to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Champaign University-Willard

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

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Top airline flying from Champaign to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Champaign to Chicago. 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 Champaign 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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
American AirlinesOverall score based on 14914 reviews
7.6boarding
6.6food
8.0crew
7.2comfort
7.1entertainment
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Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

10.0 ExcellentWilliam, Apr 2024FWA - ORD
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Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

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.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Champaign to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/21Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 03mCMI-ORD
$279
5/21Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 21mCMI-ORD
$288

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Champaign - Chicago Flights

Departure:

Champaign (CMI)United States

Destination:

Chicago (ORD)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Champaign

Cabin classes:

$1,214
$1,700
$2,402
$274

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