Cheap flights from Atlanta to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip flights $58
Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Feb 19 — Mon, Feb 23
The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Chicago is currently $58
Cheapest one-way flight $29
Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Feb 18
The cheapest one-way flight from Atlanta to Chicago is currently $29
Last-minute weekend getaway $80
Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Mon, Feb 2
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Atlanta to Chicago is currently $80
Cheapest business class flights $402
American Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Feb 14 — Sun, Feb 15
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Atlanta to Chicago is currently $402
Fastest flight 1 hr 51 min The fastest nonstop flight from Atlanta to Chicago takes 1 hr 51 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Chicago is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $55–195
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $100–170

Popular airlines from Atlanta to Chicago

  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $157
    Typical price: $160–375
    70 weekly nonstop flights
    ATL - MDW, ORD Every day
    607 weekly connecting flights
    ATL - MDW, ORD Every day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $157
    Typical price: $160–335
    27 weekly nonstop flights
    ATL - MDW Every day
    1832 weekly connecting flights
    ATL - MDW, ORD Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $157
    Typical price: $155–350
    27 weekly nonstop flights
    ATL - ORD Every day
    53 weekly connecting flights
    ATL - ORD Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $157
    Typical price: $155–340
    20 weekly nonstop flights
    ATL - ORD Every day
    127 weekly connecting flights
    ATL - ORD Every day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $58
    Typical price: $80–170
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    ATL - MDW, ORD Every day
    20 weekly connecting flights
    ATL - MDW, ORD Every day
  • Spirit
    from $98
    Typical price: $110–270
    22 weekly connecting flights
    ATL - ORD Every day

Popular airports near Atlanta

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
    Atlanta United States 14 min 8 mi
  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
    Birmingham United States 2 hr 10 min 136 mi
  • Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
    Greenville United States 2 hr 29 min 147 mi
  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)
    Chattanooga United States 1 hr 48 min 100 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 27 min 16 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Atlanta to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Atlanta to Chicago are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $55 to $195.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $58. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $29.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to Chicago is $157, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 8.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Atlanta to Chicago is $157, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to Chicago is $157, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Atlanta to Chicago is $157, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Atlanta to Chicago is $58, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 23.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Atlanta to Chicago is $98, flying from Feb 7 to Feb 9.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Chicago starts at $58 from Thu, Feb 19 to Mon, Feb 23. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $29 and departs on Wed, Feb 18.
1 hr 51 min is the shortest flight time from Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 70 nonstop flights and 607 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 27 nonstop flights and 1,832 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Atlanta to Chicago are:
  • United offers 27 nonstop flights and 53 connecting flights per week. United flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • American offers 20 nonstop flights and 127 connecting flights per week. American flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Frontier offers 21 nonstop flights and 20 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Spirit offers 22 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Atlanta and Chicago.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $58. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $29.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to Chicago is $157, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 8.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Atlanta to Chicago is $157, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to Chicago is $157, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Atlanta to Chicago is $157, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Atlanta to Chicago is $58, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 23.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Atlanta to Chicago is $98, flying from Feb 7 to Feb 9.
Delta, Southwest, Frontier, United and American fly direct from Atlanta to Chicago.
  • There are 70 Delta direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 27 Southwest direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 27 United direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 American direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Frontier direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and Chicago at price $80 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.
Delta, Southwest, Frontier, United and American fly direct from Atlanta to Chicago.
  • There are 70 Delta direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 27 Southwest direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 27 United direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 American direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Frontier direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Atlanta and Chicago start at $58 from Thu, Feb 19 to Mon, Feb 23 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Atlanta 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 Atlanta and Chicago start at $402 from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Atlanta and Chicago start at $58 from Thu, Feb 19 to Mon, Feb 23.
To book business class trips from Atlanta 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 Atlanta and Chicago starts at $80 from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and Chicago at price $80 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.
To find last-minute flight deals from Atlanta 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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