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Cheapest round-trip
$333
Typical prices: $304-$472
American Airlines
Wed 10/24Wed 10/31
BTR - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$196
Typical prices: $262-$464
Delta
Wed 10/31
BTR - ORD • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Baton Rouge and Chicago. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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BTR - ORD
Cheapest • 2% average savings
BTR - MDW
Most popular
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January
Cheapest • 22% price drop
September
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH)
Cheapest • Avg $386 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 5h 21m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago (BTR-CHI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Baton Rouge to Chicago

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
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2:29 pm - 10:10 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 10:56 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
8h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$333American Airlines
Wed, Dec 23 - Tue, Jan 5
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5:27 pm - 11:59 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 32m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
9:16 am - 4:53 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
7h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$333American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
Delta Logo
1:36 pm - 7:11 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:27 am - 10:08 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
4h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$333Delta
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
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6:00 am - 11:59 amBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-MDW Chicago Midway
5h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
4:13 pm - 8:53 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
4h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$333Delta
Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 24
United Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 10:16 amBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 56m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 7:31 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
5h 21m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$336United Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 24
United Airlines Logo
6:58 pm - 12:23 amBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 25m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 7:31 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
6h 46m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$336United Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 21
Delta Logo
5:53 pm - 11:57 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 12:56 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
6h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$336Delta
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:11 amBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 11m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
7:29 am - 1:26 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
5h 57m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$339United Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24
American Airlines Logo
5:49 am - 12:30 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 4:57 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
6h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$339American Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 17
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5:26 pm - 11:59 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
1:46 pm - 7:13 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
5h 27m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$339American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Baton Rouge to Chicago flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Baton Rouge to Chicago?

Round-trip flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago typically range from $304 to $472. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $333, on American Airlines.

What is the cheapest Baton Rouge to Chicago flight route?

There's little price difference between Baton Rouge to Chicago routes. They average around $360 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Baton Rouge to Chicago?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Baton Rouge to Chicago. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 24% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Baton Rouge to Chicago?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Baton Rouge to Chicago at $278 round-trip.
•May ($468) and June ($458) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 68% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Baton Rouge to Chicago flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$196
Beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 86% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Baton Rouge to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

When to book flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Baton Rouge to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Baton Rouge to Chicago flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago.

  • How long is a flight from Baton Rouge to Chicago?

    A nonstop flight from Baton Rouge to Chicago takes 00m, covering 807 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Baton Rouge to Chicago?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Baton Rouge to Chicago flight?

    Round-trip flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago range from $304 to $472, with an average of $356 over the past 12 months. Anything below $304 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Baton Rouge to Chicago changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $333 to $1,920. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Baton Rouge to Chicago looking right now?

    One-way fares from Baton Rouge to Chicago are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $352, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available in Chicago?

    Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
    Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Europcar
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Ace

    Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Rent-A-Wreck

    Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Budget
    • Avis
    • National

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Baton Rouge to Chicago?

    Flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago usually depart from Baton Rouge Ryan (BTR) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago pass through?

    One-stop flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 46% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 32% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $323 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $442, a difference of $119.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Baton Rouge to Chicago?

    Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 19m, compared with 5h 21m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 21m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago?

    Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Baton Rouge to Chicago flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $323, about $119 less than Sunday fares (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Baton Rouge to Chicago trip for January. Fares historically average $278 round-trip in that month - typically $190 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chicago Midway Airport.

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport
    • Holiday Inn Chicago - Midway Airport S by IHG
    • Skylark Motel

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