Find Cheap Flights from Cedar Rapids to Chicago (CID - CHI)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$199	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 2 — Sun, Apr 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago is currently $199
Cheapest one-way flight	$144	American Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Apr 1	The cheapest one-way flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago is currently $144
Last-minute weekend getaway	$322	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cedar Rapids to Chicago is currently $322
Cheapest business class flights	$349	United Nonstop 2 hr Fri, May 1 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago is currently $349

Fastest flight	1 hr 19 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago takes 1 hr 19 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 Cedar Rapids to Chicago is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $175–240
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $175–240

Popular airlines from Cedar Rapids to Chicago

United

Nonstop

from $219

Typical price: $175–260

42 weekly nonstop flights

CID - ORD Every day

91 weekly connecting flights

CID - ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $199

Typical price: $175–265

27 weekly nonstop flights

CID - ORD Every day

510 weekly connecting flights

CID - ORD Every day
Delta

from $239

Typical price: $210–570

382 weekly connecting flights

CID - MDW, ORD Every day
Frontier

Typical price: $230–480

18 weekly connecting flights

CID - MDW, ORD Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Cedar Rapids

Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

Cedar Rapids United States 13 min 7 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 3 hr 39 min 193 mi
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 2 hr 5 min 107 mi
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)

Madison United States 3 hr 143 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 24 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 59 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cedar Rapids to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Cedar Rapids to Chicago are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $175 to $240.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with American from $199. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $144.

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

The cheapest United flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago is $219, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 5.
The cheapest American flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago is $199, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 5.
The cheapest Delta flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago is $239, flying from May 9 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago starts at $199 from Thu, Apr 2 to Sun, Apr 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $144 and departs on Wed, Apr 1.

1 hr 19 min is the shortest flight time from Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 42 nonstop flights and 91 connecting flights per week. United flies from Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 27 nonstop flights and 510 connecting flights per week. American flies from Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cedar Rapids to Chicago are:

Delta offers 382 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 18 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 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 Cedar Rapids and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with American from $199. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $144.

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

The cheapest United flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago is $219, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 5.
The cheapest American flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago is $199, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 5.
The cheapest Delta flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago is $239, flying from May 9 to May 10.

United and American fly direct from Cedar Rapids to Chicago.

There are 42 United direct flights from Cedar Rapids to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 American direct flights from Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids and Chicago at price $322 is offered by American from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

United and American fly direct from Cedar Rapids to Chicago.

There are 42 United direct flights from Cedar Rapids to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 American direct flights from Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Chicago on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cedar Rapids and Chicago start at $199 from Thu, Apr 2 to Sun, Apr 5 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids and Chicago start at $349 from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 3 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cedar Rapids and Chicago start at $199 from Thu, Apr 2 to Sun, Apr 5.

To book business class trips from Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids and Chicago starts at $322 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cedar Rapids and Chicago at price $322 is offered by American from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cedar Rapids 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.