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How much do flights to Chicago cost?
Getting from Chicago's airport to the city center
Fastest options: CTA Blue Line train from O'Hare. Best value: CTA Orange Line from Midway or shared ride services.
How to get from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chicago?
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
40-50 min | $5; standard fare | every 5–10 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers to Loop | |
60-90 min | $2 – $5; combined bus and Metra fare | every 20–30 min (traffic dependent) | northwest suburbs connection | |
35-70 min | $45 – $65; metered; varies by traffic | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door with luggage | |
35-70 min | $35 – $75; surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
35-70 min | $60 – $120; pre-booked; fixed rate | by reservation (traffic dependent) | groups or business travel |
How to get from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chicago?
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
25-30 min | $5; standard fare | every 6–12 min (traffic dependent) | quick access to Loop | |
20-45 min | $30 – $45; metered; varies by traffic | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
20-45 min | $25 – $50; surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | flexible pickup location |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- CTA Ventra cards or contactless payment accepted on Blue and Orange Lines.
- Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Chicago
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 06.07 | Tue 07.07 | Wed 08.07 | Thu 09.07 | Fri 10.07 | Sat 11.07 | Sun 12.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 4 | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Weekly flights: 16 total | Daily flights: 2.29 average | Most flights: Saturday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 13.07 | Tue 14.07 | Wed 15.07 | Thu 16.07 | Fri 17.07 | Sat 18.07 | Sun 19.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 5 | --- | 1 | 4 | 1 | |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Weekly flights: 46 total | Daily flights: 6.57 average | Most flights: Tuesday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 20.07 | Tue 21.07 | Wed 22.07 | Thu 23.07 | Fri 24.07 | Sat 25.07 | Sun 26.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 6 | --- | 1 | 4 | 1 | |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Weekly flights: 47 total | Daily flights: 6.71 average | Most flights: Tuesday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 27.07 | Tue 28.07 | Wed 29.07 | Thu 30.07 | Fri 31.07 | Sat 01.08 | Sun 02.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Weekly flights: 61 total | Daily flights: 8.71 average | Most flights: Sunday 7 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Atlanta to Chicago
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| Allegiant Air | AAY | G4 | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| WestJet | WJA | WS | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Chicago
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | -1°C | -6°C |
| February | 0°C | -5°C |
| March | 6°C | 0°C |
| April | 11°C | 5°C |
| May | 17°C | 10°C |
| June | 22°C | 16°C |
| July | 26°C | 20°C |
| August | 25°C | 19°C |
| September | 22°C | 16°C |
| October | 15°C | 10°C |
| November | 8°C | 3°C |
| December | 2°C | -1°C |
14 day forecast
Chicago travel tips
Climb up to 360 Chicago observation deck to enjoy the view of the city
The 360 Chicago Observation Deck is located on the 94th floor at the John Hancock Center. You can visit it for $25. An additional $3.5 will allow you to get here anytime within the next 48 hours and enjoy both daytime and evening views.
Better avoid travelling to Chicago in winter unless you want to freeze to the bone
In winter, strong winds blow in Chicago, and the average temperature is –6 degrees Celsius. However, if you are going to enjoy the local museums, you will not feel any discomfort. Alternatively, you can ride the free skating rink at Millenium Park in winter or take a ride on the HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR Christmas tram. Such tours start at 360 Chicago. The cost is $32.
Some museums in Chicago do not have a fixed entry price
Some museums in Chicago (such as the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Oriental Institute Museum) have suggested ticket prices or accept donations. You can leave less or more or pay nothing at all.
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