Find Cheap Flights from Knoxville to Chicago (TYS - CHI)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$93	Allegiant Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Sun, Jun 28	The cheapest round-trip flight from Knoxville to Chicago is currently $93
Cheapest one-way flight	$68	Allegiant Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Knoxville to Chicago is currently $68
Cheapest nonstop flights	$84	Allegiant Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 21 — Sun, May 24	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Knoxville to Chicago is currently $84
Last-minute weekend getaway	$326	Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Knoxville to Chicago is currently $326
Cheapest business class flights	$404	American Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Sun, Jun 28	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Knoxville to Chicago is currently $404

Fastest flight	1 hr 34 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Knoxville to Chicago takes 1 hr 34 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 Knoxville to Chicago is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $155–225
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $200–275

Popular airlines from Knoxville to Chicago

American

Nonstop

from $249

Typical price: $190–335

27 weekly nonstop flights

TYS - ORD Every day

582 weekly connecting flights

TYS - ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $249

Typical price: $185–375

28 weekly nonstop flights

TYS - ORD Every day

166 weekly connecting flights

TYS - ORD Every day
Southwest

from $269

Typical price: $265–405

1498 weekly connecting flights

TYS - MDW, ORD Every day
Delta

from $269

Typical price: $210–510

587 weekly connecting flights

TYS - MDW, ORD Every day
Frontier

from $230

Typical price: $215–620

1 weekly connecting flight

TYS - ORD Every Fri

Popular airports near Knoxville

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

Knoxville United States 21 min 11 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Nashville United States 2 hr 38 min 154 mi
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Atlanta United States 3 hr 23 min 163 mi
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

Chattanooga United States 1 hr 39 min 96 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 Knoxville to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Knoxville to Chicago are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $155 to $225.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Knoxville to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Allegiant from $93. The cheapest one-way flight was with Allegiant from $68.

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

The cheapest American flight from Knoxville to Chicago is $249, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
The cheapest United flight from Knoxville to Chicago is $249, flying from May 29 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Knoxville to Chicago is $269, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 27.
The cheapest Delta flight from Knoxville to Chicago is $269, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Knoxville to Chicago is $230, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 12.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Knoxville to Chicago starts at $93 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $68 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.

1 hr 34 min is the shortest flight time from Knoxville 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 28 nonstop flights and 166 connecting flights per week. United flies from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,498 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Knoxville to Chicago are:

American offers 27 nonstop flights and 582 connecting flights per week. American flies from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 587 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 1 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Knoxville to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Allegiant from $93. The cheapest one-way flight was with Allegiant from $68.

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

The cheapest American flight from Knoxville to Chicago is $249, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
The cheapest United flight from Knoxville to Chicago is $249, flying from May 29 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Knoxville to Chicago is $269, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 27.
The cheapest Delta flight from Knoxville to Chicago is $269, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Knoxville to Chicago is $230, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 12.

United and American fly direct from Knoxville to Chicago.

There are 27 American direct flights from Knoxville to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 United direct flights from Knoxville 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 Knoxville and Chicago at price $326 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

United and American fly direct from Knoxville to Chicago.

There are 27 American direct flights from Knoxville to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 United direct flights from Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Chicago on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Knoxville and Chicago start at $84 from Thu, May 21 to Sun, May 24 with Allegiant.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Knoxville 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 Knoxville and Chicago start at $404 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Knoxville and Chicago start at $93 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28.

To book business class trips from Knoxville 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 Knoxville and Chicago starts at $326 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Knoxville and Chicago at price $326 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Knoxville 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.