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Cheapest round-trip
$211
Typical prices: $253-$391
American Airlines
Sun 11/18Wed 11/21
HSV - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$85
Typical prices: $187-$317
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/30
HSV - ORD • 1 stop
Advice from real travelers
Check the airline app early for delay alerts on Huntsville to Chicago O'Hare flights.
On United, plan a checked bag; overhead bins can be much smaller than usual.
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Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines and American Airlines. Average duration is 2h 19m
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Top routes
Cheapest • 13% average savings
Most popular
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 36% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 11% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $267 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 30m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Huntsville to Chicago (HSV-CHI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Huntsville to Chicago

Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21
American Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 12:52 pmHSV  Huntsville-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 17mnonstop
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7:59 pm - 9:52 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HSV Huntsville
1h 53mnonstop
$211American Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 24
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6:02 am - 8:32 amHSV  Huntsville-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 30mnonstop
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7:59 pm - 9:52 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HSV Huntsville
1h 53mnonstop
$211American Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
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10:35 am - 12:52 pmHSV  Huntsville-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 17mnonstop
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8:59 pm - 10:47 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HSV Huntsville
1h 48mnonstop
$212American Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 8:34 pmHSV  Huntsville-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 14mnonstop
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3:50 pm - 5:44 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HSV Huntsville
1h 54mnonstop
$226United Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:39 amHSV  Huntsville-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 39m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
2:44 pm - 8:56 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HSV Huntsville
6h 12m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$231Delta
Sat, Mar 20 - Sat, Mar 27
Delta Logo
2:15 pm - 8:37 pmHSV  Huntsville-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 22m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
7:10 am - 1:52 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HSV Huntsville
6h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$231Delta
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
United Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 3:50 pmHSV  Huntsville-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 10mnonstop
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10:35 am - 12:36 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HSV Huntsville
2h 01mnonstop
$239United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
1:39 pm - 3:49 pmHSV  Huntsville-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 10mnonstop
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7:50 pm - 9:52 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-HSV Huntsville
2h 02mnonstop
$239United Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:37 pm - 11:33 amHSV  Huntsville-MDW Chicago Midway
15h 56m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:37 pm - 12:18 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-HSV Huntsville
14h 41m1 stop Orlando
$504Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 24
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7:03 pm - 1:33 pmHSV  Huntsville-MDW Chicago Midway
18h 30m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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8:42 pm - 1:58 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-HSV Huntsville
17h 16m1 stop Orlando
$549Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Huntsville to Chicago flights

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

Round-trip flights from Huntsville to Chicago typically range from $253 to $391. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $211, on American Airlines.

What is the cheapest Huntsville to Chicago flight route?

Huntsville (HSV) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) is the cheapest Huntsville to Chicago route, averaging $299 round-trip. Other Huntsville to Chicago routes average $388, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Huntsville to Chicago. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 59% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Huntsville to Chicago?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Huntsville to Chicago at $269 round-trip.
•June ($396) and July ($354) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 47% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Huntsville to Chicago the cheapest?

Flights from Huntsville to Chicago are cheapest 7 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 36% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Huntsville to Chicago

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Key details for Huntsville to Chicago flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$85
Beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 38% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Huntsville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

When to book flights from Huntsville to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Huntsville to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Huntsville to Chicago: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Huntsville to Chicago 
DouglasFlew with American Airlines-Jun 2025
Check your app for delay notices. This notice did come out early in the morning - I failed to check it. Checking it could have saved 4 hours at the airport
DinaFlew with United Airlines-Nov 2024
Be prepared for delays and plan to check your luggage. Overhead bins are ⅓ the size of a typical bin.

Your Huntsville to Chicago flight questions, answered

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

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

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

    • Earliest: departs at 6:02 am and lands at 8:21 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:15 pm and lands at 9:34 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 19m.

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Huntsville to Chicago:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Huntsville to Chicago?

    A nonstop flight from Huntsville to Chicago takes 2h 19m, covering 502 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Huntsville 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 Huntsville to Chicago flight?

    Round-trip flights from Huntsville to Chicago range from $253 to $391, with an average of $302 over the past 12 months. Anything below $253 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Huntsville to Chicago flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the $302 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Huntsville to Chicago?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $267 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $296 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Huntsville to Chicago?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from Huntsville to Chicago spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Huntsville to Chicago flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Huntsville 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 $211 to $1,733. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Huntsville to Chicago flights?

    American Airlines is the only airline on the Huntsville to Chicago route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

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

    One-way fares from Huntsville to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $234, which is 10% below 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 Huntsville to Chicago?

    Flights from Huntsville to Chicago usually depart from Huntsville (HSV) 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 Huntsville to Chicago pass through?

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 68% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 6% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 3% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Huntsville to Chicago. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $284 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $482, a difference of $198.

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

  • What airlines fly from Huntsville to Chicago?

    2 airlines operate flights between Huntsville and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • American Airlines

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

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 01m, compared with 4h 30m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 37m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • 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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Huntsville to Chicago flights?

    Among airlines operating Huntsville to Chicago flights:

    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • United Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Huntsville to Chicago flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Huntsville 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 $284, about $198 less than Sunday fares (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 7 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 36% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Huntsville to Chicago trip for April. Fares historically average $269 round-trip in that month - typically $127 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $267 round-trip on this route - about $29 less than direct flights (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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Direct departures

Huntsville to Chicago

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Chicago to Huntsville

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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