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How much do flights to Chicago cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £53 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £106 |
Average round-trip | £168 |
Nonstop flights in May | £53 – £191 |
Most popular airline | Frontier Airlines |
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 | standard fare | every 5–10 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers to Loop | |
60-90 min | combined bus and Metra fare | every 20–30 min (traffic dependent) | northwest suburbs connection | |
35-70 min | metered; varies by traffic | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door with luggage | |
35-70 min | surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
35-70 min | 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 | standard fare | every 6–12 min (traffic dependent) | quick access to Loop | |
20-45 min | metered; varies by traffic | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
20-45 min | 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 25.05 | Tue 26.05 | Wed 27.05 | Thu 28.05 | Fri 29.05 | Sat 30.05 | Sun 31.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| --- | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Weekly flights: 24 total | Daily flights: 3.43 average | Most flights: Tuesday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 01.06 | Tue 02.06 | Wed 03.06 | Thu 04.06 | Fri 05.06 | Sat 06.06 | Sun 07.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Weekly flights: 48 total | Daily flights: 6.86 average | Most flights: Monday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 08.06 | Tue 09.06 | Wed 10.06 | Thu 11.06 | Fri 12.06 | Sat 13.06 | Sun 14.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Weekly flights: 68 total | Daily flights: 9.71 average | Most flights: Monday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 15.06 | Tue 16.06 | Wed 17.06 | Thu 18.06 | Fri 19.06 | Sat 20.06 | Sun 21.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | --- | 4 | 5 | |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Weekly flights: 60 total | Daily flights: 8.57 average | Most flights: Monday 6 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 |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Porter Airlines | POE | PD | 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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