Find Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Chicago (CVG - CHI)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$191	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cincinnati to Chicago is currently $191
Cheapest one-way flight	$79	American Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Cincinnati to Chicago is currently $79
Cheapest nonstop flights	$191	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Cincinnati to Chicago is currently $191
Last-minute weekend getaway	$357	American 1 stop 21 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cincinnati to Chicago is currently $357
Cheapest business class flights	$371	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cincinnati to Chicago is currently $371

Fastest flight	1 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Cincinnati to Chicago takes 1 hr 5 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 Cincinnati to Chicago is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–185
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $180–290

Popular airlines from Cincinnati to Chicago

United

Nonstop

from $191

Typical price: $205–480

55 weekly nonstop flights

CVG - ORD Every day

236 weekly connecting flights

CVG - ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $191

Typical price: $205–465

49 weekly nonstop flights

CVG - ORD Every day

426 weekly connecting flights

CVG - ORD Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $191

Typical price: $210–460

14 weekly nonstop flights

CVG - MDW Every day

1316 weekly connecting flights

CVG - MDW, ORD Every day
Delta

from $211

Typical price: $240–510

863 weekly connecting flights

CVG - MDW, ORD Every day
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $160–465

58 weekly connecting flights

CVG - MDW, ORD Every day
Alaska

from $797

Typical price: $485–1,100

21 weekly connecting flights

CVG - ORD Every day

Popular airports near Cincinnati

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

Cincinnati United States 19 min 9 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 1 hr 52 min 104 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

Columbus United States 1 hr 47 min 106 mi
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)

Louisville United States 1 hr 48 min 92 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 Cincinnati to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Chicago are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $140 to $185.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cincinnati to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $191. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $79.

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

The cheapest United flight from Cincinnati to Chicago is $191, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Cincinnati to Chicago is $191, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Cincinnati to Chicago is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Cincinnati to Chicago is $211, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Cincinnati to Chicago is $180, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Cincinnati to Chicago is $797, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cincinnati to Chicago starts at $191 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $79 and departs on Wed, May 27.

1 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 55 nonstop flights and 236 connecting flights per week. United flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 14 nonstop flights and 1,316 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cincinnati to Chicago are:

American offers 49 nonstop flights and 426 connecting flights per week. American flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 863 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 58 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cincinnati to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $191. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $79.

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

The cheapest United flight from Cincinnati to Chicago is $191, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Cincinnati to Chicago is $191, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Cincinnati to Chicago is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Cincinnati to Chicago is $211, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Cincinnati to Chicago is $180, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Cincinnati to Chicago is $797, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Cincinnati to Chicago.

There are 55 United direct flights from Cincinnati to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 49 American direct flights from Cincinnati to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Southwest direct flights from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati and Chicago at price $357 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Cincinnati to Chicago.

There are 55 United direct flights from Cincinnati to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 49 American direct flights from Cincinnati to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Southwest direct flights from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Chicago on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cincinnati and Chicago start at $191 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati and Chicago start at $371 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cincinnati and Chicago start at $191 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.

To book business class trips from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati and Chicago starts at $357 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cincinnati and Chicago at price $357 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cincinnati 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.