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Cheapest round-trip
$228
Typical prices: $249-$402
United Airlines
Mon 1/29Fri 2/2
TYS - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$97
Typical prices: $190-$307
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/14
TYS - ORD • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines and American Airlines. Average duration is 2h 10m
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 55% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Knoxville to O'Hare Intl (TYS-ORD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Knoxville to O'Hare Intl

Fri, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 2
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:44 amTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 14mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 10:10 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
1h 55mnonstop
$228United Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Jan 18
American Airlines Logo
8:46 pm - 9:58 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 12mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:32 pm - 12:28 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
1h 56mnonstop
$233American Airlines
Fri, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 2
American Airlines Logo
7:14 pm - 11:57 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 43m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
8:31 am - 11:28 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
1h 57mnonstop
$238American Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:58 pm - 8:29 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 31m1 stop Philadelphia
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:34 pm - 6:42 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
20h 08m1 stop Philadelphia
$239Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
Delta Logo
7:26 pm - 11:56 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
9:59 am - 3:13 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
4h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$241Delta
Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 14
Delta Logo
2:36 pm - 7:09 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:49 am - 1:51 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
6h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$241Delta
Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 27
American Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 9:59 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 09mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 4:02 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
1h 42mnonstop
$241American Airlines
Sat, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 17
United Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 7:01 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 06mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 10:10 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
1h 55mnonstop
$265United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Jan 3
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:06 amTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 06mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 10:10 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
1h 55mnonstop
$282United Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Jan 3
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:06 amTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 06mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 10:10 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
1h 55mnonstop
$282United Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport typically range from $249 to $402. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $228, on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 40% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at $241 round-trip.
•September ($376) and March ($357) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 56% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 55% 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 Knoxville to O'Hare Intl

 
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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.

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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.

Key details for Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$97
Beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 22% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

When to book flights from Knoxville to O'Hare Intl

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Your Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:10 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:56 pm and lands at 11:06 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 10m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 2h 10m, covering 475 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    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 Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $249 to $402, with an average of $311 over the past 12 months. Anything below $249 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $311 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $310 round-trip, compared to $742 via a layover through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 58% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, afternoon flights for 14%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 $228 to $1,007. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    American Airlines is the only airline on the Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $117, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $64 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Europcar
    • Hertz
    • Ace
    • Dollar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Flights from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport pass through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $279 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $436, a difference of $157.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    2 airlines operate flights between Knoxville and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • American Airlines

  • What is the time difference between Knoxville and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 1 hour behind Knoxville (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

    • American Airlines: offers free seat selection
    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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 Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

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

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business 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 Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $279, about $157 less than Monday fares (36% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 55% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip for January. Fares historically average $241 round-trip in that month - typically $135 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Knoxville to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Chicago O'Hare Intl

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 O'Hare Intl 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

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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