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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$167	United 1 stop 15 hr Sat, May 23 — Sun, May 24	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cleveland to Chicago is currently $167
Cheapest one-way flight	$69	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Cleveland to Chicago is currently $69
Cheapest nonstop flights	$191	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Cleveland to Chicago is currently $191
Last-minute weekend getaway	$227	United 1 stop 14 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cleveland to Chicago is currently $227
Cheapest business class flights	$337	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cleveland to Chicago is currently $337

Fastest flight	1 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Cleveland to Chicago takes 1 hr 15 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 Cleveland to Chicago is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $125–220
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $200–290

Popular airlines from Cleveland to Chicago

United

Nonstop

from $191

Typical price: $185–455

61 weekly nonstop flights

CLE - ORD Every day

316 weekly connecting flights

CLE - ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $191

Typical price: $185–460

52 weekly nonstop flights

CLE - ORD Every day

414 weekly connecting flights

CLE - ORD Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $191

Typical price: $190–460

20 weekly nonstop flights

CLE - MDW Every day

1560 weekly connecting flights

CLE - MDW, ORD Every day
Delta

from $211

Typical price: $215–510

777 weekly connecting flights

CLE - MDW, ORD Every day
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $155–370

58 weekly connecting flights

CLE - MDW, ORD Every day
JetBlue

from $294

Typical price: $380–1,000

27 weekly connecting flights

CLE - ORD Every day

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

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 Cleveland to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Cleveland to Chicago are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $125 to $220.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cleveland to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with United from $167. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $69.

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

The cheapest United flight from Cleveland to Chicago is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Cleveland to Chicago is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Cleveland to Chicago is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Cleveland to Chicago is $211, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Cleveland to Chicago is $180, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Cleveland to Chicago is $294, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cleveland to Chicago starts at $167 from Sat, May 23 to Sun, May 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $69 and departs on Wed, May 27.

1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 61 nonstop flights and 316 connecting flights per week. United flies from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 20 nonstop flights and 1,560 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cleveland to Chicago are:

American offers 52 nonstop flights and 414 connecting flights per week. American flies from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 777 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 58 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
JetBlue offers 27 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cleveland to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with United from $167. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $69.

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

The cheapest United flight from Cleveland to Chicago is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Cleveland to Chicago is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Cleveland to Chicago is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Cleveland to Chicago is $211, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Cleveland to Chicago is $180, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Cleveland to Chicago is $294, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.

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

There are 61 United direct flights from Cleveland to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 52 American direct flights from Cleveland to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Southwest direct flights from Cleveland 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 Cleveland and Chicago at price $227 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cleveland and Chicago 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland and Chicago start at $337 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cleveland and Chicago start at $167 from Sat, May 23 to Sun, May 24.

To book business class trips from Cleveland 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 Cleveland and Chicago starts at $227 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cleveland and Chicago at price $227 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cleveland 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.