Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cleveland (CHI - CLE)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$180	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Fri, May 15 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Cleveland is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight	$69	United Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Cleveland is currently $69
Cheapest nonstop flights	$191	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Cleveland is currently $191
Last-minute weekend getaway	$232	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Cleveland is currently $232
Cheapest business class flights	$337	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Cleveland is currently $337

Fastest flight	1 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Cleveland takes 1 hr 10 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 Cleveland is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $125–210
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $190–275

Popular airlines from Chicago to Cleveland

United

Nonstop

from $191

Typical price: $185–450

61 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - CLE Every day

366 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CLE Every day
American

Nonstop

from $191

Typical price: $185–460

52 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - CLE Every day

443 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CLE Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $191

Typical price: $190–460

20 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - CLE Every day

1192 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CLE Every day
Delta

from $211

Typical price: $215–510

722 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CLE Every day
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $155–370

66 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CLE Every day
JetBlue

from $294

Typical price: $400–950

24 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CLE 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 Cleveland

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

Cleveland United States 19 min 10 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

Detroit United States 2 hr 32 min 98 mi
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

Pittsburgh United States 2 hr 103 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

Columbus United States 2 hr 13 min 121 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Cleveland

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Cleveland are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $125 to $210.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Cleveland recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $69.

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

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Cleveland is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Cleveland is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Cleveland is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Cleveland is $211, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Cleveland is $180, flying from May 15 to May 17.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to Cleveland is $294, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Cleveland starts at $180 from Fri, May 15 to Sun, May 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $69 and departs on Wed, May 27.

1 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Cleveland.

Peak travel is May–Sep, when the weather's warm and humid. Brite Winter (Feb) is an eclectic, multivenue music and art festival staged outdoors. Parade the Circle (Jun) is a colorful costumed parade. Taste of Tremont (Jul) is a hip neighborhood festival showcasing local food and drink. The Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival (Jul) celebrates Celtic heritage with food and drink, music and Irish dance. There are citywide craft beer and brewing events during Cleveland Beer Week (Oct). Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold and snowy.

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

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 61 nonstop flights and 366 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 20 nonstop flights and 1,192 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Cleveland are:

American offers 52 nonstop flights and 443 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) .
Delta offers 722 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) .
Frontier offers 66 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) .
JetBlue offers 24 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Cleveland recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $69.

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

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Cleveland is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Cleveland is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Cleveland is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Cleveland is $211, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Cleveland is $180, flying from May 15 to May 17.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to Cleveland is $294, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

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

There are 61 United direct flights from Chicago to Cleveland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 52 American direct flights from Chicago to Cleveland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Cleveland 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 Chicago and Cleveland at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

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

There are 61 United direct flights from Chicago to Cleveland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 52 American direct flights from Chicago to Cleveland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Cleveland 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 Chicago to Cleveland on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Cleveland start at $191 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Cleveland, 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 Cleveland start at $337 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Cleveland start at $180 from Fri, May 15 to Sun, May 17.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Cleveland, 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 Cleveland starts at $232 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Cleveland at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

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