Cheap flights from Orlando to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip flights $89
Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Feb 14 — Sun, Feb 15
The cheapest round-trip flight from Orlando to Chicago is currently $89
Cheapest one-way flight $44
Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Wed, Feb 11
The cheapest one-way flight from Orlando to Chicago is currently $44
Last-minute weekend getaway $172
Spirit Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Mon, Feb 2
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Orlando to Chicago is currently $172
Cheapest business class flights $538
Delta 1 stop 6 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Mon, Mar 2
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Orlando to Chicago is currently $538
Fastest flight 2 hr 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from Orlando to Chicago takes 2 hr 50 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 Orlando to Chicago is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $60–230
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $115–195

Popular airlines from Orlando to Chicago

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $179
    Typical price: $185–420
    58 weekly nonstop flights
    MCO - MDW, ORD Every day
    1865 weekly connecting flights
    MCO - MDW, ORD Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $176
    Typical price: $175–430
    49 weekly nonstop flights
    MCO - ORD Every day
    343 weekly connecting flights
    MCO - ORD Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $173
    Typical price: $180–420
    36 weekly nonstop flights
    MCO - ORD Every day
    559 weekly connecting flights
    MCO - ORD Every day
  • Delta
    from $198
    Typical price: $240–550
    845 weekly connecting flights
    MCO - MDW, ORD Every day
  • Spirit
    Nonstop
    from $114
    Typical price: $105–230
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    MCO - ORD Every day
    34 weekly connecting flights
    MCO - ORD Every day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $89
    Typical price: $100–230
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    MCO - MDW, ORD Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    52 weekly connecting flights
    MCO - MDW, ORD Every day

Popular airports near Orlando

  • Orlando International Airport (MCO)
    Orlando United States 24 min 8 mi
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
    Fort Lauderdale United States 3 hr 11 min 186 mi
  • Tampa International Airport (TPA)
    Tampa United States 1 hr 28 min 80 mi
  • Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB)
    Melbourne United States 1 hr 7 min 53 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 Orlando to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Orlando to Chicago are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $60 to $230.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Orlando to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $89. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $44.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Orlando to Chicago is $179, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Orlando to Chicago is $176, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Orlando to Chicago is $173, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 22.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Orlando to Chicago is $198, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Orlando to Chicago is $114, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Orlando to Chicago is $89, flying from Feb 14 to Feb 15.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Orlando to Chicago starts at $89 from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $44 and departs on Wed, Feb 11.
2 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 58 nonstop flights and 1,865 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Orlando to Chicago are:
  • United offers 49 nonstop flights and 343 connecting flights per week. United flies from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • American offers 36 nonstop flights and 559 connecting flights per week. American flies from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Delta offers 845 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Spirit offers 14 nonstop flights and 34 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 52 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Orlando International Airport (MCO) 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 Orlando and Chicago.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Orlando to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $89. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $44.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Orlando to Chicago is $179, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Orlando to Chicago is $176, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Orlando to Chicago is $173, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 22.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Orlando to Chicago is $198, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Orlando to Chicago is $114, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Orlando to Chicago is $89, flying from Feb 14 to Feb 15.
Southwest, Frontier, United, American and Spirit fly direct from Orlando to Chicago.
  • There are 58 Southwest direct flights from Orlando to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 49 United direct flights from Orlando to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 36 American direct flights from Orlando to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Spirit direct flights from Orlando to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Orlando to Chicago 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 Orlando and Chicago at price $172 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.
Southwest, Frontier, United, American and Spirit fly direct from Orlando to Chicago.
  • There are 58 Southwest direct flights from Orlando to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 49 United direct flights from Orlando to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 36 American direct flights from Orlando to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Spirit direct flights from Orlando to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Orlando to Chicago 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 Orlando to Chicago on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Orlando and Chicago start at $89 from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Orlando 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 Orlando and Chicago start at $538 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2 with Delta.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Orlando and Chicago start at $89 from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15.
To book business class trips from Orlando 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 Orlando and Chicago starts at $172 from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2 with Spirit.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Orlando and Chicago at price $172 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.
To find last-minute flight deals from Orlando 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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