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Cheapest round-trip
$1,171
Typical prices: $1,007-$1,491
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Thu 10/18Sat 11/3
MEL - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$678
Typical prices: $793-$1,195
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Mon 10/22
MEL - ORD • 3 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne Airport and Chicago. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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MEL - MDW
Cheapest • 15% average savings
MEL - ORD
Most popular
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When to book
11 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 11 weeks in advance save around 34% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 17% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
San Francisco (SFO)
Cheapest • Avg $1,243 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 21h 30m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Chicago (MEL-CHI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago

Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Nov 3
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10:30 am - 6:34 amMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 04m1 stop Los Angeles
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6:30 am - 10:30 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
35h 00m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles San Francisco
$1,171Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
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11:30 am - 12:21 amMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
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6:30 am - 9:30 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
34h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
$1,188Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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8:35 am - 9:37 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 02m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco
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2:22 pm - 6:00 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
35h 38m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl
$1,231Air New Zealand
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
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11:30 am - 12:21 amMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
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6:30 am - 10:30 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
35h 00m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles San Francisco
$1,235Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
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2:20 pm - 5:16 amMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 56m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:30 am - 12:25 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
37h 55m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Nadi
$1,236Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
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11:40 pm - 2:30 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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6:50 pm - 11:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
35h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,242Qatar Airways
Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Nov 3
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10:30 am - 6:34 amMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 04m1 stop Los Angeles
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6:30 am - 1:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
38h 05m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,244Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 25
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5:10 pm - 2:30 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
38h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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6:50 pm - 11:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
35h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,255Qatar Airways
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
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5:10 pm - 2:30 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
38h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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6:50 pm - 11:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
35h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,256Qatar Airways
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
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10:20 am - 10:29 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 09m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco
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2:00 pm - 8:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
25h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl
$1,274Air New Zealand
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Price, demand and travel trends for Melbourne Airport to Chicago flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago with more confidence.

What is the cheapest Melbourne Airport to Chicago flight route?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is the cheapest Melbourne Airport to Chicago route, averaging $854 round-trip. Other Melbourne Airport to Chicago routes average $1,150, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago, it is 3% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 9% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago at $959 round-trip.
•December ($1,438) and June ($1,270) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 49% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Melbourne Airport to Chicago the cheapest?

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 34% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Melbourne Airport to Chicago flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$678
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
Flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

When to book flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Melbourne Airport to Chicago flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class

  • How long is a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

    A nonstop flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago takes 0h 00m, covering 9,672 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Melbourne Airport to Chicago flight?

    Round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago range from $1,007 to $1,491, with an average of $1,149 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,007 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Melbourne Airport to Chicago flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 36% above the route average of $1,149. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Melbourne Airport 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 $1,171 to $4,791. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $742, which is 23% 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 Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

    Flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) 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 Melbourne Airport to Chicago pass through?

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

    • Los Angeles (LAX) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 31% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 7% of one-stop connections

    Los Angeles (LAX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Melbourne Airport to Chicago route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,126 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,262, a difference of $136. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 21h 30m, compared with 22h 19m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 23h 44m via San Francisco (SFO).

  • What is the time difference between Melbourne Airport and Chicago?

    Chicago is 15 hours behind Melbourne Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago?

    Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Melbourne Airport to Chicago flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $1,126 - about $136 less than Friday (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 11 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 34% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Melbourne Airport to Chicago trip for August. Fares historically average $959 round-trip in that month - typically $479 less than the most expensive month, which is December (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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