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	$118	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Fri, May 1 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is currently $118
Cheapest one-way flight	$54	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Apr 16	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is currently $54
Last-minute weekend getaway	$194	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Philadelphia is currently $194
Cheapest business class flights	$326	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Fri, May 1 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is currently $326

Fastest flight	1 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Philadelphia takes 1 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 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: $185–315

Popular airlines from Chicago to Philadelphia

American

Nonstop

from $217

Typical price: $175–380

53 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - PHL Every day

895 weekly connecting flights

ORD - PHL Every day
United

Nonstop

from $217

Typical price: $175–405

32 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - PHL Every day

22 weekly connecting flights

ORD - PHL Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $217

Typical price: $180–410

21 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - PHL Every day

513 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - PHL Every day
Delta

from $237

Typical price: $210–495

488 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - PHL Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $118

Typical price: $130–290

2 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - PHL Every Thu, Sun

72 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - PHL Every day
JetBlue

from $320

Typical price: $430–880

26 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 24 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 59 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 58 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 $118. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $54.

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

The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $217, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $217, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $217, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $237, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $118, flying from May 1 to May 3.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $320, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 30.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Philadelphia starts at $118 from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $54 and departs on Thu, Apr 16.

1 hr 50 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 53 nonstop flights and 895 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 32 nonstop flights and 22 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) .
Southwest offers 21 nonstop flights and 513 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 488 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 2 nonstop flights and 72 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 26 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 $118. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $54.

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

The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $217, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $217, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $217, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $237, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $118, flying from May 1 to May 3.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $320, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 30.

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

There are 53 American direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 32 United direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available on Thursday 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 $194 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.

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

There are 53 American direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 32 United direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available on Thursday 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 $118 from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 3 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 $326 from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 3 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Philadelphia start at $118 from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 3.

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 $194 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Philadelphia at price $194 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.

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.