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$59 Find Cheap Flights from Miami to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$88
Typical prices: $357-$141
Spirit Airlines, Frontier
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MIA - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$88
Typical prices: $359-$123
Spirit Airlines, Frontier
Thu 4/16Thu 4/16
MIA - ORD • Non-stop
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The CTA Orange Line links Midway to downtown quickly.
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Cheap Flights from Miami to Chicago (MIA-CHI)

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

Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
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6:30 am - 5:11 pm
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ORD
11h 41m
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3:52 pm - 8:11 pm
ORD
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MIA
3h 19mnonstop
$88Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 3
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10:41 am - 1:05 pm
MIA
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ORD
3h 24mnonstop
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11:28 am - 10:31 pm
ORD
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MIA
10h 03m
1 stop
$89Spirit Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
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7:00 am - 9:37 am
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ORD
3h 37mnonstop
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10:32 am - 2:50 pm
ORD
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MIA
3h 18mnonstop
$90Frontier
Thu, Apr 30 - Sat, May 2
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6:30 am - 5:11 pm
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ORD
11h 41m
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3:52 pm - 8:11 pm
ORD
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3h 19mnonstop
$91Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 20
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12:55 pm - 3:33 pm
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ORD
3h 38mnonstop
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11:28 am - 10:31 pm
ORD
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MIA
10h 03m
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$92Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, Apr 27
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6:30 am - 5:11 pm
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ORD
11h 41m
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7:50 am - 11:58 am
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MIA
3h 08mnonstop
$93Spirit Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20
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6:30 am - 5:11 pm
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ORD
11h 41m
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7:50 am - 11:58 am
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3h 08mnonstop
$94Spirit Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 2
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10:41 am - 1:05 pm
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ORD
3h 24mnonstop
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3:52 pm - 8:11 pm
ORD
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3h 19mnonstop
$95Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 2
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1:05 pm - 7:31 pm
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MDW
7h 26m
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6:00 am - 2:15 pm
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7h 15m
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$136Frontier
Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 2
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1:05 pm - 7:31 pm
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$145Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Miami to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami to Chicago departing in April.

What is the cheapest Miami to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Miami to Chicago costs $43 on the route between Miami (MIA) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 45% cheaper than other Miami-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Miami (MIA) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Miami to Chicago, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Miami 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 Miami to Chicago is February, where tickets cost $148 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $276 and $270 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Miami 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 $272, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami to Chicago, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Miami to Chicago

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$59
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Miami to Chicago

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Miami to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Miami to Chicago was $59 for a one-way ticket and $88 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Miami to Chicago. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Miami to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Miami to Chicago?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Miami to Chicago, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Miami to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $239 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $307 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $151 or less one-way and $214 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Miami to Chicago?

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

Direct departures

Miami to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Southwest, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Southwest, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Southwest, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Southwest, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Miami

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Southwest, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Southwest, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Southwest, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Southwest, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Miami to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Miami 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 Miami 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4343 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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Communication about the delayed flight was poor. We were told to move gates three times but that was bad information. We went from gate 128 to gate 126 and then to gate 123 and back to gate 126. Communication about the delay was bad. Ended up being 1 1/2 hour late getting home.

2.0 MediocreDavid, Apr 2026
MCO - MCI
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Communication about the delayed flight was poor. We were told to move gates three times but that was bad information. We went from gate 128 to gate 126 and then to gate 123 and back to gate 126. Communication about the delay was bad. Ended up being 1 1/2 hour late getting home.

Love them will get a Southwest card to track my points and keep flying with them. My family and I were pleased with the services.

Southwest continues to do less for more money. Flight attendants used to be fun and friendly. But now it’s like they don’t even see you. Such a shame.

I liked it better when you were truer to your roots Am paying more for less fun

I was supposed to be on a later flight. When I showed up at the gate, the woman working there was extremely helpful getting moved up to this earlier flight.

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

I appreciate the staff who allowed me to board though I arrived a little late! Regarding the assigned seating, I had booked my flight before this change and wasn't aware of the change at the time, and so I didn't select a seat at booking as I didn't realize it was relevant. Better communication about the change would have been helpful for preparing.

The flight was officially delayed 3 times, and was actually later than that. Combined, it was a 3 hour delay, but there was no recognition (miles, voucher, etc). The crew seemed stressed. The captain sounded nervous in his announcements. The flight itself was smooth and uneventful.

Just a bad day to fly. Flight was delayed from scheduled 6:50 pm departure to 8:50 pm. Combination of factors mostly related to weather at the destination airport (which is where the incoming flight originated) which delayed the inbound flight over an hour. Once on board, we taxied but had to hold again on the taxiway for 10 minutes or so. We did not get wheels up until after 9 pm. The flight was smooth but about 18 minutes from our destination, we had to hold for several minutes more due to weather at ORD. We finally landed at ORD about 11:08 pm (accounting for the time difference, that was about a 3 hour delay from our scheduled departure time). It felt like we were never going to get to our destination. But the flight crew and attendants were very good. The movie selection onboard was also very nice. Got to watch half of a movie just during our taxi from the gate at ATL due to the delay!

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

Flights were on time. Free Wifi on plane. Everything was well organized.

Economy plus was so cramped I could not use my laptop. It was beyond bad.

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

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.

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

The flight attendant in business class was excellent! Professional, friendly and attentive.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

After changing the departure gate 5 times making us mo e from one side of the airport to the other and then back the flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. The male flight attendant had a bad attitude with the guest being condescending, disrespectful with people who were already on edge.

The flight attendants and the service is getting worse by the day.

Everything was good. Flight was very full so crew was busy. After we boarded and plane pulled away from the gate, we were delayed about 40 minutes- sitting on the runway - due to weather en route or at the destination. While weather is not the fault of the airline- it’s terrible to sit on a plane and not moving.

The smell from the bathroom kept wafting through the cabin. It made people sick.

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

On time on a day with lots of weather cancellations on other flights. Thank you for getting me home during a winter storm!

That this is my second time the they cancel flights and they always wait until the last minute to let people know

Spirit is awful. Do not fly spirit. Nothing but delays, cancellations.

Nothing. We didn’t even have a pilot until one hour after our flight was set to depart and now we are waiting for a gate on a very hot packed aircraft. Spirit has lost its goddamn minds and we will never fly again. On the way down the delay went from 5 minutes to 6 hours to cancelled.

Delayed 11 hours with two being on our destinations tarmac, no compensation or refund and was told I would actually get charged a $200 cancellation fee if I decided to switch airlines for my return flight. For their inconvenience they gave a $10 meal voucher to split between two people in a airport.

Like Spirit but bad that you have to pay for water 🙃

If there are delays, it takes less than a minute for a Spirit employee to make an announcement. It’s very simple.

flight delayed because of poor staffing and organization - confusion from gate agents and flight attendant supervisors scheduling a missing flight attendant. flight delay 1 hr 30 min

The staff were very helpful. Definitely the stars of my experience. The seats were very uncomfortable.

For a change, friendly staff at check-in and in flight.

It’s was a cheap flight and they got us there safely. It’s just their whole business model that make the experience “meh.” They make you paranoid about whether your personal item is too big. They make you paranoid about being crammed into a middle seat at the back of the plane. They purposely cram people together leaving multiple rows completely empty and even after the door closes the FA’s announce that everyone has to sit in their assigned seat. We knew what we were buying and in that regard we got a cheap and safe flight but it felt like they do their best to take any enjoyment out of the experience. That’s all on management, not the crew.

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

This company socks. It's fraud. They canceled our flight yesterday, and today we were late because of a really long line at the check in bag. At the rebook station, there was ton of people. The workers were all rude. I am gonna make a report to FTC.

Flight got delayed for 5 hours no good explanation was offered ;(

There was no one at the counter to assist with our check in. The app didn’t work, so I arrived at the airport with time to check in and I couldn’t because no employees were there. When I finally got someone on the phone, it was inside the 60min rule and they said I could no longer check in and they could sell me another ticket. We had to scramble and pay an additional $800 for tickets and THEN AFTER (about 60 min from my original convo with customer service and 10min after original departure time) I had boarded my new flight, there was email saying my original flight from Frontier was delayed and leaving 2hr 50min later, but I STILL wouldn’t have been able to check in. Which means customer service should have been able to see it and let me check in because I was well within my check in time. When I call Frontier, they hang up on me. So their app didn’t work and they employees left and they take zero responsibility or assistance with their “customer service”

The single worst check in experience I could imagine. I’ll never do any business with Frontier or any affiliated company

Too many extra fees, uncomfortable, little leg room. Will not recommend this airline.

Everyone seemed to be in zone 1 for boarding. Maybe break it up a little. Otherwise, smooth flight.

The experience was good. No frills but I got there safe and sound and on time.

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