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$82 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Chattanooga

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Cheapest round-trip
$209
Overall average: $248
United Airlines
Thu 4/2Thu 4/9
ORD - CHA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$80
Typical prices: $242-$468
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/6
ORD - CHA • 1 stop
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $209 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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You can fly direct with American Airlines and United Airlines. Average duration is 1h 50m
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Cheapest • Avg $208 (round-trip)
Atlanta (ATL)
Shortest trip • 3h 36m (one-way)
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 40% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Chattanooga (CHI-CHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Chattanooga 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Chattanooga

Thu, Apr 2 - Thu, Apr 9
United Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 12:23 am
ORD
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CHA
1h 53mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 9:43 am
CHA
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ORD
2h 13mnonstop
$209United Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
American Airlines Logo
7:44 pm - 10:37 pm
ORD
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CHA
1h 53mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:13 am - 8:25 am
CHA
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ORD
2h 12mnonstop
$210American Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 1
United Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 10:12 am
ORD
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CHA
1h 47mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 9:43 am
CHA
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ORD
2h 13mnonstop
$224United Airlines
Fri, Apr 3 - Wed, Apr 8
Delta Logo
9:35 am - 2:09 pm
MDW
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CHA
3h 34m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:30 am - 12:29 pm
CHA
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MDW
5h 59m
1 stop
$229Delta
Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 3
Delta Logo
7:10 am - 2:32 pm
ORD
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CHA
6h 22m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:10 am - 10:19 am
CHA
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ORD
4h 09m
1 stop
$229Delta
Thu, Apr 2 - Thu, Apr 9
American Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 11:55 pm
ORD
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CHA
5h 55m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 8:00 pm
CHA
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ORD
2h 15mnonstop
$234American Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
American Airlines Logo
4:17 pm - 11:59 pm
ORD
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CHA
6h 42m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 8:00 pm
CHA
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ORD
2h 15mnonstop
$235American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
ORD
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CHA
24h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:29 pm - 10:23 am
CHA
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ORD
19h 54m
2 stops
$238Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Sat, Mar 28
American Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 9:51 pm
ORD
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CHA
1h 52mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:41 am - 8:52 am
CHA
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ORD
2h 11mnonstop
$239American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:27 pm - 8:30 pm
ORD
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CHA
30h 03m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:29 pm - 10:39 pm
CHA
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ORD
32h 10m
2 stops
$241Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Chattanooga flights

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to Chattanooga flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Chattanooga costs $189 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Chattanooga (CHA). It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Chattanooga clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chattanooga on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Chattanooga, 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 Chattanooga is January, where tickets cost $249 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $463 and $384 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Chattanooga?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $294, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Chattanooga?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Chattanooga, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Chattanooga, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$80
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Chattanooga

When to book flights from Chicago to Chattanooga

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Chattanooga?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Chattanooga was $80 for a one-way ticket and $209 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    Chicago is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Chattanooga. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be arriving at Chattanooga Lovell Field.

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

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

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Chattanooga flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Chattanooga?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Chattanooga are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $293 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $352 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Chattanooga.

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

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

    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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga?

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Chattanooga

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $213 or less one-way and $248 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Chattanooga?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Chattanooga Lovell Field.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Chattanooga Lovell Field Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Chattanooga Lovell Field

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chattanooga Lovell Field to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to Chattanooga

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Chattanooga. 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 Chattanooga? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8276 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

8.0 ExcellentMary, Mar 2026
LGA - MKE
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Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Stop changing gates. Stop cancelling flights Stop moving my seat.

Extremely disappointed with Delta. They canceled flight last minute and then I rebooked the other flights and with which were delayed as well

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

The flight was flying with 30% capacity. The flight my seat from preferred seating to back of the seat. Even though i can understand that this was to balance the flight weight. The flight attendance decided to do the serving near my seat and in the middle , their noices woke me up from sleep , when i realized that the service has ended and when they were going back asked for a coffee, for which they answered they have completed teh service in my location. That really upset me as they woke me up and also rejected the coffee i asked. I ended up landing with a headache, thanks to the crew that screwed up my travel

Delayed. Hot. Passenger next to me was so large I couldn’t move.

Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

The boarding process doesn't make sense since some people that will sit behind your rows are boarded before you and then they take up the luggage space above your head. I then have to wait for people to get off the plane before I can go back to get my luggage.

Good flight. Connector flight was delayed so made a short turnaround in Atlanta which was stressful. Otherwise, great crew, Staff in ATL was very informative about the delay and ensured people their connections were fine. Notified the ones that were not. Great communication.

The flight went very well, but the flight attendants didn't serve and food or drinks other than 1st class due to rough air but to be honest it wasn't that bumpy and I felt that they could've at least offered water and coffee perhaps. Also serving 1st class only is a bad look. I've been in 1st class many times and I would've felt that if the turbulence was too rough for the main cabin, it would be too rough for 1st class too.

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

Not being stranded in Chicago for her airport to 11:30 tomorrow morning the 3rd

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

It was an older plane. First Class was not especially roomy or comfortable. It was a short flight so there were no meal but they did offer mixed nuts which used to be normal but now is rare. Crew member was very polite and professional.

Flight to Tampa was delayed taking off due to plane arriving late but no other issues

As previously stated the delay I experienced flying from Wichita to Chicago caused a host of issues. When I finally was able to be booked on the last remaining American flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, the gate changed four times with the last change occurring very near the scheduled boarding time. While I didn't have a problem moving from gate to gate, I did notice and make note of others that had mobility issues and had to move each time for the gate change.

Maintenance took a very long time and then we were in a holding pattern. While a one-off maintenance issue is standard, there were delays on both of my flights for this trip based on maintenance issues with the planes, which delayed both flights over 45 minutes. Thankfully, I didn't have any connections but it wasn't an experience that would make me pick AA if I have other options.

No Snacks or Entertainment. The flight was short, snacks should still be given.

See prior comment about how Kayak mishandled my reservation and delayed my arrival by 6 hours.

Boarding delayed 20 minutes for no reason, no wifi, in flight entertainment, or snacks / waters?

Delayed an hour due to operational issues. Minimal apologies or care for the significant inconvenience caused. Landed at nearly 1am and they still couldn’t find ground staff to get us off the plane promptly.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

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