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Cheapest round-trip
$313
Typical prices: $306-$395
Delta
Wed 10/10Sun 10/14
MDW - BTR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$186
Typical prices: $274-$463
Delta
Wed 10/10
ORD - BTR • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Chicago and Baton Rouge. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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MDW - BTR
Cheapest • 2% average savings
ORD - BTR
Most popular
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February
Cheapest • 12% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH)
Cheapest • Avg $364 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 5h 11m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Baton Rouge (CHI-BTR)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Baton Rouge

Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14
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4:19 pm - 8:53 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
4h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:03 am - 11:54 amBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-MDW Chicago Midway
5h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$313Delta
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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6:04 am - 12:56 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
6h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:17 am - 4:14 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-MDW Chicago Midway
5h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$313Delta
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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9:40 am - 4:55 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
7h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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2:29 pm - 10:10 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$313American Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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5:00 am - 10:54 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
5h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:26 pm - 11:59 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$313American Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 7
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2:10 pm - 9:16 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
7h 06m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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5:20 am - 10:16 amBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 56m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$313United Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13
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6:04 am - 12:56 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
6h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:53 pm - 10:33 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-MDW Chicago Midway
4h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$313Delta
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14
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5:27 am - 12:56 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
7h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:36 pm - 7:11 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$313Delta
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:51 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
5h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:26 pm - 11:59 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$313American Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 1
United Airlines Logo
7:29 am - 1:26 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
5h 57m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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6:15 pm - 11:26 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 11m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$316United Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
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7:30 am - 1:16 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
5h 46m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:05 pm - 8:05 pmBTR  Baton Rouge Ryan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 00m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$334United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago to Baton Rouge flights

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

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Baton Rouge start at $313. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $306 to $395. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $313 on Delta.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Baton Rouge flight route?

There's little price difference between Chicago to Baton Rouge routes. They average around $346 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Baton Rouge, it is 8% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 8% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Baton Rouge?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Baton Rouge at $308 round-trip.
  • August ($478) and April ($380) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 55% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Chicago to Baton Rouge flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$186
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Baton Rouge

When to book flights from Chicago to Baton Rouge

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Your Chicago to Baton Rouge 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 Chicago to Baton Rouge?

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

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Baton Rouge:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 40% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 36% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 4% 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 Chicago to Baton Rouge?

    On the Chicago to Baton Rouge route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 15%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $323 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $380: a $57 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

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

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

    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 Chicago to Baton Rouge 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 $2,029. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Chicago to Baton Rouge are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $324, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 11m, compared with 5h 27m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 5h 32m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What car rental options are available at Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (BTR)?

    Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (BTR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Budget
    · Hertz
    · Dollar
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    · Avis

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

    Round-trip flights from Chicago to Baton Rouge range from $306 to $395, with an average of $349 over the past 12 months. Anything below $306 counts as a good deal.

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