Find Cheap Flights from Miami to Chicago (MIA - CHI)

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$106	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Miami to Chicago is currently $106
Cheapest one-way flight	$34	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Miami to Chicago is currently $34
Last-minute weekend getaway	$197	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Miami to Chicago is currently $197
Cheapest business class flights	$368	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Miami to Chicago is currently $368

Fastest flight	3 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Miami to Chicago takes 3 hr
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 Miami to Chicago is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $55–100
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $135–200

Popular airlines from Miami to Chicago

American

Nonstop

from $199

Typical price: $175–375

80 weekly nonstop flights

FLL, MIA - ORD Every day

1182 weekly connecting flights

FLL, MIA - ORD Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $221

Typical price: $175–385

34 weekly nonstop flights

FLL, MIA - MDW Every day

2686 weekly connecting flights

FLL, MIA - MDW, ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $199

Typical price: $165–400

44 weekly nonstop flights

FLL, MIA - ORD Every day

373 weekly connecting flights

FLL, MIA - ORD Every day
Delta

from $219

Typical price: $215–495

1499 weekly connecting flights

FLL, MIA - MDW, ORD Every day
Spirit

Nonstop

Typical price: $95–215

16 weekly nonstop flights

FLL, MIA - ORD Every day

32 weekly connecting flights

FLL, MIA - ORD Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $106

Typical price: $125–295

7 weekly nonstop flights

FLL, MIA - ORD Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

110 weekly connecting flights

FLL, MIA - MDW, ORD Every day

Popular airports near Miami

Miami International Airport (MIA)

Miami United States 23 min 6 mi
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Fort Lauderdale United States 36 min 21 mi
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)

West Palm Beach United States 1 hr 10 min 63 mi
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

Fort Myers United States 2 hr 17 min 111 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 Miami to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Miami to Chicago are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $55 to $100.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Miami to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $106. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $34.

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

The cheapest American flight from Miami to Chicago is $199, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Miami to Chicago is $221, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Miami to Chicago is $199, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Miami to Chicago is $219, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Miami to Chicago is $106, flying from May 28 to May 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Miami to Chicago starts at $106 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $34 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.

3 hr is the shortest flight time from Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 80 nonstop flights and 1,182 connecting flights per week. American flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 34 nonstop flights and 2,686 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Miami to Chicago are:

United offers 44 nonstop flights and 373 connecting flights per week. United flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 1,499 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Spirit offers 16 nonstop flights and 32 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 110 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) 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 Miami and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Miami to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $106. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $34.

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

The cheapest American flight from Miami to Chicago is $199, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Miami to Chicago is $221, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Miami to Chicago is $199, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Miami to Chicago is $219, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Miami to Chicago is $106, flying from May 28 to May 31.

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

There are 80 American direct flights from Miami to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 Southwest direct flights from Miami to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 44 United direct flights from Miami to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 Spirit direct flights from Miami to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Miami 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 Miami and Chicago at price $197 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

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

There are 80 American direct flights from Miami to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 Southwest direct flights from Miami to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 44 United direct flights from Miami to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 Spirit direct flights from Miami to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Miami 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 Miami to Chicago on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Miami and Chicago start at $106 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Miami 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 Miami and Chicago start at $368 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Miami and Chicago start at $106 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Miami 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 Miami and Chicago starts at $197 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Miami and Chicago at price $197 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Miami 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.