Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Philadelphia (CHI - PHL)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$158	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is currently $158
Cheapest one-way flight	$49	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jun 26	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is currently $49
Cheapest nonstop flights	$148	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jul 25 — Mon, Jul 27	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is currently $148
Last-minute weekend getaway	$197	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Philadelphia is currently $197
Cheapest business class flights	$386	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is currently $386

Fastest flight	1 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Philadelphia takes 1 hr 55 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 Chicago to Philadelphia is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $90–245
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $185–290

Popular airlines from Chicago to Philadelphia

American

Nonstop

from $279

Typical price: $175–370

63 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - PHL Every day

862 weekly connecting flights

ORD - PHL Every day
United

Nonstop

from $295

Typical price: $175–395

41 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - PHL Every day

22 weekly connecting flights

ORD - PHL Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $295

Typical price: $185–405

27 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - PHL Every day

447 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - PHL Every day
Delta

from $315

Typical price: $210–480

454 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - PHL Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $158

Typical price: $125–275

5 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - PHL Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

59 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - PHL Every day
JetBlue

Typical price: $425–870

20 weekly connecting flights

ORD - PHL Every day

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

Popular airports near Philadelphia

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 19 min 7 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 1 hr 54 min 87 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark United States 1 hr 27 min 73 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 1 hr 57 min 88 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Philadelphia

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Philadelphia are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $90 to $245.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Philadelphia recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $158. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $49.

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

The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $279, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $295, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $295, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $315, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $158, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Philadelphia starts at $158 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $49 and departs on Fri, Jun 26.

1 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Philadelphia.

Philadelphia's peak travel season is May–Aug. Big events include the New Year's Day Mummers Parade, with costumes and bands; the Philadelphia Flower Show (Mar), a renowned horticultural event founded in 1829; the Welcome America festival, which features concerts and fireworks (Jun–Jul); the multi-week Fringe Festival (Sep), with dance, theater and music performances throughout the city; and the Philadelphia Marathon (Nov).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Philadelphia.
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 Chicago to Philadelphia 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 Chicago to Philadelphia.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 63 nonstop flights and 862 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Philadelphia are:

United offers 41 nonstop flights and 22 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) .
Southwest offers 27 nonstop flights and 447 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) .
Delta offers 454 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) .
Frontier offers 5 nonstop flights and 59 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) .
JetBlue offers 20 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Philadelphia recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $158. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $49.

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

The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $279, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $295, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $295, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $315, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $158, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.

Southwest, American, United and Frontier fly direct from Chicago to Philadelphia.

There are 63 American direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 41 United direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Philadelphia at price $197 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest, American, United and Frontier fly direct from Chicago to Philadelphia.

There are 63 American direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 41 United direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Philadelphia start at $148 from Sat, Jul 25 to Mon, Jul 27 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Philadelphia, 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 Chicago and Philadelphia start at $386 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Philadelphia start at $158 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Philadelphia, 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 Chicago and Philadelphia starts at $197 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Philadelphia at price $197 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Philadelphia, 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.