Find Cheap Flights from Brainerd to Chicago (BRD - CHI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Brainerd to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$352	Delta 1 stop 6 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Fri, Jun 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Brainerd to Chicago is currently $352
Cheapest one-way flight	$272	Delta 1 stop 7 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Brainerd to Chicago is currently $272
Last-minute weekend getaway	$582	Delta 2 stops 6 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Brainerd to Chicago is currently $582
Cheapest business class flights	$602	Delta 1 stop 5 hr Fri, May 29 — Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Brainerd to Chicago is currently $602

Fastest flight	4 hr 2 min	The fastest flight with stops from Brainerd to Chicago takes 4 hr 2 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Brainerd to Chicago is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $310–600
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $400–850

Popular airlines from Brainerd to Chicago

Delta

from $352

Typical price: $330–730

336 weekly connecting flights

BRD - MDW, ORD Every day

Popular airports near Brainerd

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

Minneapolis United States 2 hr 17 min 112 mi
Hector International Airport (FAR)

Fargo United States 2 hr 32 min 130 mi
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

Brainerd United States 13 min 4 mi
Duluth International Airport (DLH)

Duluth United States 2 hr 14 min 101 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 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 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Brainerd to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Brainerd to Chicago are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $310 to $600.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Brainerd to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $352. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $272.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Brainerd to Chicago is $352, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 12.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Brainerd to Chicago starts at $352 from Sat, Jun 6 to Fri, Jun 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $272 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

4 hr 2 min is the shortest flight time from Brainerd 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 Brainerd 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 Brainerd 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 Brainerd to Chicago.

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 336 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Brainerd and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Brainerd to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $352. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $272.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Brainerd to Chicago is $352, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 12.

No airline flies direct from Brainerd to Chicago.

There are 336 Delta connecting flights from Brainerd 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 Brainerd and Chicago at price $582 is offered by Delta from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Brainerd to Chicago.

There are 336 Delta connecting flights from Brainerd 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 no direct flights from Brainerd to Chicago.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Brainerd 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 Brainerd and Chicago start at $602 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 4 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Brainerd and Chicago start at $352 from Sat, Jun 6 to Fri, Jun 12.

To book business class trips from Brainerd 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 Brainerd and Chicago starts at $582 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Delta.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Brainerd and Chicago at price $582 is offered by Delta from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Brainerd 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.