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Find cheap flights from Gainesville to Chicago from $165

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Gainesville to Chicago departing on 5/30. 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 Gainesville to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Gainesville to Chicago (GNV-CHI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Gainesville 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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8:08 pm - 11:58 pmGNV-ORD
4h 50m1 stop
9:45 am - 4:10 pmORD-GNV
5h 25m1 stop
$329American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2 - Fri, Jul 5
3:39 pm - 7:22 pmGNV-ORD
4h 43m1 stop
9:55 am - 3:55 pmORD-GNV
5h 00m1 stop
$330American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 7
8:08 pm - 11:58 pmGNV-ORD
4h 50m1 stop
11:50 am - 7:43 pmORD-GNV
6h 53m1 stop
$359American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 28 - Fri, Jul 5
8:08 pm - 11:58 pmGNV-ORD
4h 50m1 stop
6:25 pm - 11:59 pmORD-GNV
4h 34m1 stop
$389American Airlines
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Sun, Jun 23 - Thu, Jun 27
5:32 pm - 9:41 pmGNV-MDW
5h 09m1 stop
6:00 am - 1:44 pmMDW-GNV
6h 44m1 stop
$392Delta
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Mon, Jul 8 - Thu, Jul 11
2:34 pm - 6:49 pmGNV-ORD
5h 15m1 stop
6:00 am - 1:44 pmORD-GNV
6h 44m1 stop
$420Delta
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Fri, Jul 26 - Sun, Jul 28
8:08 pm - 11:58 pmGNV-ORD
4h 50m1 stop
7:05 am - 1:24 pmORD-GNV
5h 19m1 stop
$421American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Sat, Jun 22
8:10 pm - 11:59 pmGNV-ORD
4h 49m1 stop
6:27 pm - 12:24 amORD-GNV
4h 57m1 stop
$423American Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 29
6:30 am - 11:12 amGNV-ORD
5h 42m1 stop
6:00 am - 1:56 pmORD-GNV
6h 56m1 stop
$424Delta
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Fri, Jun 28 - Sun, Jun 30
8:08 pm - 11:58 pmGNV-ORD
4h 50m1 stop
4:45 pm - 11:59 pmORD-GNV
6h 14m1 stop
$431American Airlines
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Sun, Jun 23 - Sun, Jul 7

Flights from Gainesville to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

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

The average price of all flights from Gainesville to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Gainesville to Chicago, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Gainesville to Chicago, 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 Gainesville to Chicago is January, where tickets cost $358 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of tickets is $601 and $595 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Gainesville to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Gainesville to Chicago, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 53 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Gainesville to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Gainesville to Chicago were found on American Airlines ($329) and Delta ($392). American Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $165.

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Low season

June

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$165
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Gainesville to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Gainesville to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Gainesville to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from Gainesville to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Gainesville to Chicago was $165 for a one-way ticket and $329 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    When flying out of Gainesville you will be using Gainesville Regional. You will be landing at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Gainesville to Chicago?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Gainesville to Chicago are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $445 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $444 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Gainesville 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 Gainesville up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Gainesville to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10848 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
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Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

6.0 GoodJames, Apr 2024TPA - RDU
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Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

The main person that was coordinating everything was a short white/light skin Spanish man and he was very rude. It honestly made me feel like it was everyone’s First day at work. His announcements were very not reasonable and they did not make sense. The stewardess on the flight that made the announcements she didn’t even know what she was talking about she sounded inebriated. There were no snacks or drinks on our flight there wasn’t even much turbulence. This flight was not enjoyable nor was it what a Delta flight should be and just this past week I flew with Delta 3 times.

nothing Delta could do... the person sitting next to me was huge and overflowing into my seat

Crew was great! I need wheelchair assistance and they knew who I was and updated me that my chair was on its way and to just hang tight. There was some turbulence but the captain announced we would be going thru it and he handled the plane well. Landing was soft and his.

Aircraft very cramped. Check-in was great with an agent helping us. Food was almost non-existent. Pre-flight went well once I got the app reloaded on my phone since we don’t fly much anymore.

I like that it got us where we were going. Everything else needed work. It was 1/2 hour late and we took off an hour late. The plane had to be cleaned and the disabled loaded on board before we could take off which took forever and then we sat at the terminal FOREVER before we took off. The ride was so bumpy that they couldn’t serve drinks and snack but to about 1/2 the plane. Seriously we should have flown out of Fort Lauderdale. We probably would’ve gotten home several hours earlier.

Flight was on time, the staff was personable & professional, & the plane arrived on time.

Flight was great. DELTA did a fantastic job! FLL airport was chaotic!

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

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.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Gainesville to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/30Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 49mGNV-ORD
$165
5/31Fri
1 stopDelta
5h 36mGNV-MDW
$166
10/12Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 30mGNV-ORD
$195
10/12Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
8h 49mGNV-ORD
$302
6/29Sat
1 stopDelta
7h 20mGNV-ORD
$391
5/31Fri
2 stopsDelta
8h 35mGNV-MDW
$447
5/8Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 46mGNV-ORD
$512
5/8Wed
2 stopsDelta
10h 54mGNV-ORD
$515
6/29Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
10h 37mGNV-ORD
$768

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Last minute flights from Gainesville to Chicago

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Gainesville to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
5h 36mGNV-MDW
5/28Tue
multi-stopDelta
6h 38mMDW-GNV
$795
5/9Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 38mGNV-ORD
5/13Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 59mORD-GNV
$825
5/9Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 57mGNV-ORD
5/13Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 30mORD-GNV
$830
5/9Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 02mGNV-ORD
5/13Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 28mORD-GNV
$835
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
7h 40mGNV-MDW
5/28Tue
multi-stopDelta
6h 38mMDW-GNV
$897
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
7h 40mGNV-MDW
5/28Tue
multi-stopDelta
9h 33mMDW-GNV
$1,758

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Gainesville - Chicago Flights

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Gainesville (GNV)United States

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Chicago - Gainesville

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