Cheap flights from Baltimore to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip flights$180
Frontier1 stop27 hrThu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19
The cheapest round-trip flight from Baltimore to Chicago is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight$78
FrontierNonstop3 hrMon, Apr 20
The cheapest one-way flight from Baltimore to Chicago is currently $78
Cheapest nonstop flights$199
FrontierNonstop3 hrThu, Apr 9 — Mon, Apr 13
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Baltimore to Chicago is currently $199
Last-minute weekend getaway$288
Spirit1 stop8 hrThu, Mar 19 — Mon, Mar 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Baltimore to Chicago is currently $288
Cheapest business class flights$418
Frontier1 stop27 hrThu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Baltimore to Chicago is currently $418
Fastest flight1 hr 55 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Baltimore to Chicago takes 1 hr 55 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Baltimore to Chicago is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
January
Cheapest
Prices in January are usually between $60 and $210.

Popular airlines from Baltimore to Chicago

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $239
    Typical price: $160–335
    125 weekly nonstop flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - ORDEvery day
    1388 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - ORDEvery day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $239
    Typical price: $165–335
    69 weekly nonstop flights
    BWI, DCA - MDWEvery day
    3899 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - MDW, ORDEvery day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $225
    Typical price: $175–345
    82 weekly nonstop flights
    BWI, DCA - ORDEvery day
    1267 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - ORDEvery day
  • Delta
    from $285
    Typical price: $195–470
    1481 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - MDW, ORDEvery day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $180
    Typical price: $120–265
    2 weekly nonstop flights
    BWI - ORDEvery Mon, Fri
    106 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - MDW, ORDEvery day
  • Alaska
    from $475
    Typical price: $500–1,200
    63 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - ORDEvery day

Popular airports near Baltimore

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)
    BaltimoreUnited States19 min8 mi
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    WashingtonUnited States1 hr 23 min51 mi
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    WashingtonUnited States59 min38 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    PhiladelphiaUnited States1 hr 34 min83 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    ChicagoUnited States26 min16 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    ChicagoUnited States25 min9 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    MilwaukeeUnited States1 hr 24 min75 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    IndianapolisUnited States2 hr 58 min165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Baltimore to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Baltimore to Chicago are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $60 to $210.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Baltimore to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $78.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Baltimore to Chicago is $239, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 12.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Baltimore to Chicago is $239, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
  • The cheapest American flight from Baltimore to Chicago is $225, flying from May 2 to May 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Baltimore to Chicago is $285, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Baltimore to Chicago is $180, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Baltimore to Chicago is $475, flying from May 2 to May 4.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Baltimore to Chicago starts at $180 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $78 and departs on Mon, Apr 20.
1 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Baltimore to Chicago.
Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Baltimore to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Baltimore to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Baltimore to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 125 nonstop flights and 1,388 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 69 nonstop flights and 3,899 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Other popular airlines flying from Baltimore to Chicago are:
  • American offers 82 nonstop flights and 1,267 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
  • Delta offers 1,481 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
  • Frontier offers 2 nonstop flights and 106 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
  • Alaska offers 63 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Baltimore and Chicago.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Baltimore to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $78.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Baltimore to Chicago is $239, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 12.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Baltimore to Chicago is $239, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
  • The cheapest American flight from Baltimore to Chicago is $225, flying from May 2 to May 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Baltimore to Chicago is $285, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Baltimore to Chicago is $180, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Baltimore to Chicago is $475, flying from May 2 to May 4.
Southwest, American, United and Frontier fly direct from Baltimore to Chicago.
  • There are 125 United direct flights from Baltimore to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 69 Southwest direct flights from Baltimore to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 82 American direct flights from Baltimore to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Baltimore to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Baltimore and Chicago at price $288 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
Southwest, American, United and Frontier fly direct from Baltimore to Chicago.
  • There are 125 United direct flights from Baltimore to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 69 Southwest direct flights from Baltimore to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 82 American direct flights from Baltimore to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Baltimore to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Baltimore to Chicago on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Baltimore and Chicago start at $199 from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Baltimore to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Baltimore and Chicago start at $418 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Baltimore and Chicago start at $180 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
To book business class trips from Baltimore to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Baltimore and Chicago starts at $288 from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23 with Spirit.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Baltimore and Chicago at price $288 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from Baltimore to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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