EYW - CHI

$96 Find Cheap Flights from Key West to Chicago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Key West to Chicago departing on 5/1. 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 Key West to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Key West to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$189
Overall average: $499
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/28Sat 5/2
EYW - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$249
American Airlines
Thu 4/9Mon 4/13
EYW - ORD • Non-stop
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United's Economy Plus offers more legroom than standard.
Arrive two hours early at Key West for security lines.
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Delta
Cheapest • from $248 (round-trip)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with American Airlines and United Airlines. Average duration is 3h 47m
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Atlanta (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $292 (round-trip)
Miami (MIA)
Shortest trip • 5h 30m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Key West to Chicago (EYW-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Key West 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Key West to Chicago

Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:01 pm - 10:02 am
EYW
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ORD
22h 01m
2 stops
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7:34 pm - 10:21 am
ORD
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EYW
13h 47m
1 stop
$189Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 2
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1:01 pm - 6:20 pm
EYW
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ORD
6h 19m
1 stop
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7:34 pm - 10:21 am
ORD
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EYW
13h 47m
1 stop
$243Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Aug 29
Delta Logo
2:35 pm - 9:20 pm
EYW
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ORD
7h 45m
1 stop
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7:10 am - 2:24 pm
ORD
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EYW
6h 14m
1 stop
$248Delta
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
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6:46 pm - 9:35 pm
EYW
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ORD
3h 49mnonstop
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8:10 am - 12:38 pm
ORD
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EYW
3h 28mnonstop
$249American Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
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6:46 pm - 9:35 pm
EYW
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ORD
3h 49mnonstop
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8:10 am - 12:38 pm
ORD
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EYW
3h 28mnonstop
$269American Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
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12:25 pm - 7:51 pm
EYW
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ORD
8h 26m
1 stop
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5:05 am - 11:30 am
ORD
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EYW
5h 25m
1 stop
$274Spirit Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 5
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12:25 pm - 5:15 pm
EYW
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ORD
5h 50m
1 stop
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5:05 am - 11:30 am
ORD
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EYW
5h 25m
1 stop
$278Spirit Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
United Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 6:44 pm
EYW
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ORD
3h 39mnonstop
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5:55 pm - 10:19 pm
ORD
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EYW
3h 24mnonstop
$279United Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14
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4:38 pm - 1:26 am
EYW
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ORD
9h 48m
1 stop
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10:35 am - 2:51 pm
ORD
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EYW
3h 16mnonstop
$282United Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
Delta Logo
6:25 pm - 10:31 pm
EYW
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MDW
5h 06m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:47 pm - 7:41 pm
MDW
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EYW
5h 54m
1 stop
$324Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Key West to Chicago flights

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

What is the cheapest Key West to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Key West to Chicago costs $313 on the route between Key West (EYW) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

When flying from Key West to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Key West, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $372 on average.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Key West to Chicago

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

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.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and ORD

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.

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on EYW

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Cheapest flight$96
Flight from Key West to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Key West to Chicago

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Key West to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Key West to Chicago was $96 for a one-way ticket and $189 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Key West to Chicago.

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

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

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

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Key West to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Key West to Chicago?

    The Embraer 170 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Key West to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Key West to Chicago?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Key West to Chicago, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Key West to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $417 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $434 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Key West 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 Key West 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 Key West to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $304 or less one-way and $332 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Key West to Chicago?

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

Direct departures

Key West 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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Direct returns

Chicago to Key West

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 airlines flying from Key West to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Key West 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 Key West 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9404 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
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Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

10.0 ExcellentDr. Joseph, Feb 2026
DCA - ORD
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Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

United Airlines is my preferred airlines and I am thankful for Gary who also help support me on the phone to switch my flight literally last min.

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

The flights were on time which was great give. It was holiday travel season and there’d been some weather issues. The only complaint and this is every time with United is the terrible seat design. The head rest is not built for comfort and having my neck bent forward for a cross country trip reminded me while I try not to take United flights as a rule.

Everything was absolutely wonderful from check in to baggage claim. Staff was very professional and sweet. Will definitely recommend United to family and friends.

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

The chicken wrap was tiny ($13 for what looked like a 1/3 of a normal wrap?) and disgusting.

It was good experience this time. The flight was on time.

There was a delay with the plan which cause the flight to leave later and once arrived in Chicago there was another delay and some passengers missed their connecting flights

The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

Overall, my last three trips on American Airlines have all been either delayed or "rescheduled" due to mechanical issues. At least on delay caused me to miss two possible connecting flights each later than the first. My last option for my last connection required the assistance of the onsite service desk (O'Hare Airport). The wait time for the service desk was such that it jeopardized getting booked on the last connecting flight available for the night. Suffice it to say, my latest experiences with American Airlines have caused me extensive loss of productive business and personal time and can therefore be classified as significantly less than satisfactory.

Waiting for gate in RDU for more than 20mins is crazy.

American Airlines was great and worked very hard to change my ticket so I could get an earlier, direct flight back to Dallas. However, I was informed that Kayak made mistakes with my itinerary and classified my ticket as desiring to be on the earlier flight instead of taking the necessary step of calling AA to get me on the standby list. This ended up keeping me from being added to the standby list and delayed me getting home by 6 hours. I am happy to discuss this further with Kayak so they can correct their procedures so this won't happen again.

Waited for oxygen tanks for 30 minutes after boarding was complete.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

Update to handle the delay was very bad, crews no smiles or welcome or thanks. Don’t care attitude

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