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$57 Find Cheap Flights from Knoxville to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$162
Typical prices: $115-$80
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/12Sun 7/19
TYS - MDW • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$57
Typical prices: $59-$62
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Thu 7/9
TYS - MDW • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Knoxville to Chicago (TYS-CHI)

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

Sun, Jul 12 - Sun, Jul 19
Allegiant Air Logo
1:22 pm - 1:58 pm
TYS
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MDW
1h 36mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
2:48 pm - 5:18 pm
MDW
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TYS
1h 30mnonstop
$162Allegiant Air
Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 9
Allegiant Air Logo
1:23 pm - 1:59 pm
TYS
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MDW
1h 36mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
2:49 pm - 5:19 pm
MDW
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TYS
1h 30mnonstop
$197Allegiant Air
Thu, Jul 30 - Fri, Jul 31
Allegiant Air Logo
1:22 pm - 1:58 pm
TYS
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MDW
1h 36mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
9:21 pm - 9:42 pm
MDW
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TYS
23h 21m
1 stop
$205Allegiant Air
Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 25
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 10:20 pm
TYS
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MDW
5h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:00 pm - 6:55 pm
MDW
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TYS
4h 55m
2 stops
$215Southwest
Mon, Aug 3 - Fri, Aug 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 11:10 pm
TYS
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ORD
28h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 10:26 am
ORD
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TYS
25h 21m
1 stop
$222Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 10:20 pm
TYS
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MDW
5h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:10 am - 5:10 pm
MDW
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TYS
7h 00m
1 stop
$226Southwest
Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:52 pm - 12:25 pm
TYS
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ORD
20h 33m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:04 am
ORD
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TYS
25h 09m
1 stop
$230Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Mon, Jul 13
American Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 12:38 pm
TYS
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ORD
2h 03mnonstop
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9:40 am - 12:30 pm
ORD
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TYS
1h 50mnonstop
$249American Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Aug 3
American Airlines Logo
7:02 am - 8:10 am
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ORD
2h 08mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:09 pm - 9:58 pm
ORD
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TYS
1h 49mnonstop
$250American Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Thu, Jul 16
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:59 am
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ORD
1h 59mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 8:44 pm
ORD
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TYS
1h 49mnonstop
$260United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Knoxville to Chicago flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Knoxville to Chicago departing in July.

What is the cheapest Knoxville to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Knoxville to Chicago costs $61 on the route between Knoxville (TYS) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 62% cheaper than other Knoxville-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Knoxville (TYS) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Chicago is November, where tickets cost $48 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $189 and $185 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Knoxville 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $276, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Knoxville to Chicago, 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 Knoxville to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Knoxville to Chicago

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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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.

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$57
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from Knoxville to Chicago Midway Airport

When to book flights from Knoxville to Chicago

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

  • What parking options are available at the Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport?

    Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) offers both short-term and long-term parking options. Short-term parking is available in the hourly lot and can be used for up to 24 hours. This lot is located near the terminal building and features direct access to the terminal via an elevated walkway. Long-term parking is also available at McGhee Tyson Airport and can be used for up to 30 days. The long-term parking lot is located on the east side of the airport. There's valet parking available for those who would like to have their car parked for them while they're traveling.

  • Can I get a rental car at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    You can choose from a number of car-rental companies, including National, Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, Budget Dollar, and Alamo. If you're looking for a great deal on a rental car, Hertz is the way to go. Hertz has convenient locations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). And if you're looking for some extra room or luxury while traveling, then National Car Rental is the way to go. National Car Rental has convenient locations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

  • What check-in options do I have for my flight from Knoxville to Chicago?

    Frontier Airlines requires you to check in online up to 60 minutes before your departure. For the physical check-in at the airport, you should arrive at the airport at least two hours before departure and have your boarding pass printed and validated.

  • Are there kid-friendly facilities at the Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport?

    If you're traveling through Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport, you may be wondering where you can nurse your baby. The McGhee Tyson Airport provides a Mamava pod past the food-concession area. This nursing room is equipped with an electric breast pump, changing table, private sink, and electrical outlets to facilitate electrical breast pumps.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Knoxville to Chicago?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Knoxville to Chicago was $57 for a one-way ticket and $162 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    Knoxville is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Knoxville from Knoxville McGhee Tyson and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

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

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Knoxville to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Knoxville to Chicago?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Knoxville to Chicago, United Airlines or Allegiant Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Knoxville to Chicago are United Airlines and Allegiant Air. With an average price for the route of $298 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Allegiant Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $114 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $179 or less one-way and $251 or less round-trip.
  • If you love to travel, the Delta Air Lines companion ticket could be a dream come true. You’ll get to take your friend or family member along with you on your next trip. With American Express, there are two individual Delta credit cards that include a companion certificate.
  • If you're looking for a place to relax, unwind, and take your mind off of the hustle and bustle of air travel, look no further than the USO Lounge at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). Located in the center of Concourse C, this lounge is open to military personnel, veterans, and their families. All guests are welcome to enjoy free Wi-Fi, snacks and drinks, TVs with cable, and a children's play area.
  • Finnair provides passengers with a nice variety of in-flight entertainment options, allowing you to choose from a wide range of movies and TV shows. The entertainment system offers several audio channels, including news, music, and sports channels. There are also several games available for you to play while you're onboard Finnair flights.
  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) offers services for people with disabilities to make their trip as easy as possible. They have handicap parking spaces, restrooms, and seating areas, as well as wheelchair-accessible ramps and elevators in the terminal building.
  • Bensenville, Schiller Park, Franklin Park, and Wood Dale are all suburbs of Chicago near the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). To get to the suburbs, you can take the Blue Line train.

Prefer to fly direct from Knoxville to Chicago?

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

Direct departures

Knoxville McGhee Tyson 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

Allegiant Air,American Airlines,United Airlines

Allegiant Air,American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

Allegiant Air,American Airlines,United Airlines

Allegiant Air,American Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Knoxville McGhee Tyson

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

Allegiant Air,American Airlines,United Airlines

Allegiant Air,American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

Allegiant Air,American Airlines,United Airlines

Allegiant Air,American Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Knoxville to Chicago

 
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9828 reviews
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
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Over 5 hour delay with minimal updates or ability to standby for alternative flights. During boarding and 1 hr+ wait for takeoff, seats were drenched w water from air conditioning condensation and always leftover crumbs on carpet and seats

2.0 MediocreLynn, Jun 2026
DCA - ORD
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Over 5 hour delay with minimal updates or ability to standby for alternative flights. During boarding and 1 hr+ wait for takeoff, seats were drenched w water from air conditioning condensation and always leftover crumbs on carpet and seats

Boarded early, left early, arrived 40 mins early! A win win for me!

These airplanes should be illegal. The seats are two tight, it is a safety issue. Wheelchair support was ridiculously slow. We almost missed our flight.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

Our flight to Rome, Italy was cancelled the day of and we were never informed. We only found out because I was trying to get into my husbands account and called to get his account number. Had to pay more for worse seating on another airline.

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

Seats were very uncomfortable and being charged for snacks and water.........

Allegiant actually impressed me, original inbound flight from PBG was so late they gave us a bird inbound from Des Moines and only left 1h late and gained 40 minutes back in the air. Comfortable flight with no frills but no complaints.

Flight was delayed. Crew was good but hot coffee was not available.

Great. No choice for n/a. No food or entertainment options

No food is available without purchasing it and there is no in-flight entertainment. Both of these are OK because we got an inexpensive flight from Allegiant and, otherwise, our experience was excellent.

just had water and there was plenty of leg & seat room. But then i don't weight 220#s!!

Not totally their fault- screaming kids that had zero parent intervention.

It was cold on the flight. The crew was very pleasant. I didn't order any food. We were delayed due to Captain waiting on maintenance log. He kept us informed though. The flight itself was smooth. I would definitely fly with Allegiant again!

I had a fantastic experience with Allegiant. I had wheelchair assistance and they helped me find my luggage and brought me to my car. Even loaded my luggage. Wonderful service!! Thank you Allegiant!

Superb. Staff great. Great flight. As with other airlines, seating too tight and restrictive.

The flight attendants were extremely sourly and borderline rude. I did not feel appreciated as an AA customer once.

The flight from LA to Chicago was smooth and service was very good overall.

The Mario was so helpful and provided amazing customer service however l have being waiting for a callback for almost a week now and have not heard anything further after l informed them l wanted to change my date of traveling because of my hospital appointment even send them proof and l was unable to use manag your booking on their website is a bit frustrating and l would appreciate an update on My request as soon as possible. And have called them times without numbers no response

Awful, tons of delays, I got into Chicago multiple hours late meaning I hit the very traffic I tried so desperately to avoid. Just empty apologies from American Airlines text alerts. Trash behavior from a trash airline.

They lost my baggage and I am still struggling to the information and update

Requested early boarding to disinfect seat, tray table, etc. before general boarding. Instructed to board after wheelchair passengers. Waited on jet bridge behind 12 wheelchair passengers. Stopped immediately after entering plane to wait for gate agent in rear of plane cleaning a seat that was wet, got to my row and found both seats adjacent to mine already occupied, with the lack of room making it impossible for me to clean my own space and defeating the purpose of my boarding early. Cleaned the armrests and tray table as best I could.

The wifi experience is awful. I had to try again and again, taking over 30 minutes, to connect to the wifi. I had to watch the same two ads over and over until I was finally successful. Once connected, it was anything but "high speed" and disconnected at least three times during the flight.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

Very good I can’t complain one bit. Thank you American Airlines for making my flight enjoyable and safe!

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

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