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Cheapest round-trip
$313
Typical prices: $304-$472
Delta
Mon 9/10Wed 9/19
BTR - MDW • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$186
Typical prices: $262-$464
Delta
Wed 9/19
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 $385 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 5h 20m (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

Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 19
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10:24 am - 3:24 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-MDW Chicago Midway
5h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:05 am - 12:52 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
6h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$313Delta
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
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10:24 am - 3:24 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-MDW Chicago Midway
5h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:05 am - 12:52 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
6h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$313Delta
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29
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5:28 pm - 12:14 amBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 46m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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4:50 pm - 10:53 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
6h 03m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$313American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 19
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2:29 pm - 9:09 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:00 am - 10:51 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
5h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$313American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
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2:29 pm - 8:30 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:00 pm - 8:12 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
5h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$315American Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28
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4:30 pm - 10:44 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-MDW Chicago Midway
6h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:05 am - 12:52 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
6h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$316Delta
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14
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4:30 pm - 10:44 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-MDW Chicago Midway
6h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:10 pm - 9:53 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
4h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$316Delta
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
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6:14 pm - 11:27 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 13m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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6:30 am - 11:13 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
4h 43m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$319United Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
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6:14 pm - 12:59 amBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 45m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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5:30 am - 11:13 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
5h 43m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$334United Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11
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6:58 pm - 12:23 amBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 25m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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6:25 am - 1:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
6h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$344United 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 from Baton Rouge to Chicago with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago start at $313. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $304 to $472. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $313 on Delta.

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?

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

What is 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

$186
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 29% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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) - 47% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 8% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Baton Rouge to Chicago route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 27%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $323 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $442: a $119 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago?

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

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

    A nonstop flight from Baton Rouge to Chicago takes 0h 00m, covering 807 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Baton Rouge to Chicago:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

  • 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.

  • 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 $313 to $2,687. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x 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 $363, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

  • 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 20m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 21m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • 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

  • 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.

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 can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $323 - about $119 less than Sunday (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

Everything you need to know for your flight from Baton Rouge to Chicago

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Baton Rouge (BTR)