Cheap flights from St. Louis to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip flights $157
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 2 — Mon, May 4
The cheapest round-trip flight from St. Louis to Chicago is currently $157
Cheapest one-way flight $72
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 2
The cheapest one-way flight from St. Louis to Chicago is currently $72
Cheapest nonstop flights $157
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Apr 11 — Mon, Apr 13
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from St. Louis to Chicago is currently $157
Last-minute weekend getaway $438
American 2 stops 12 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Sun, Mar 15
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from St. Louis to Chicago is currently $438
Cheapest business class flights $334
American Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Apr 11 — Mon, Apr 13
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from St. Louis to Chicago is currently $334
Fastest flight 1 hr 5 min The fastest nonstop flight from St. Louis to Chicago takes 1 hr 5 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 St. Louis to Chicago is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $105–210
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $180–230

Popular airlines from St. Louis to Chicago

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $157
    Typical price: $150–460
    31 weekly nonstop flights
    STL - MDW Every day
    2492 weekly connecting flights
    STL - MDW, ORD Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $157
    Typical price: $165–490
    61 weekly nonstop flights
    STL - ORD Every day
    228 weekly connecting flights
    STL - ORD Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $157
    Typical price: $160–490
    42 weekly nonstop flights
    STL - ORD Every day
    472 weekly connecting flights
    STL - ORD Every day
  • Delta
    from $177
    Typical price: $205–520
    505 weekly connecting flights
    STL - MDW, ORD Every day
  • Frontier
    from $160
    Typical price: $170–400
    43 weekly connecting flights
    STL - MDW, ORD Every day
  • Alaska
    from $523
    Typical price: $460–970
    17 weekly connecting flights
    STL - ORD Every day

Popular airports near St. Louis

  • St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
    St. Louis United States 21 min 12 mi
  • General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA)
    Peoria United States 2 hr 35 min 143 mi
  • Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
    Columbia United States 2 hr 7 min 109 mi
  • MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV)
    Belleville United States 34 min 20 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 24 min 75 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 2 hr 59 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from St. Louis to Chicago

The cheapest flights from St. Louis to Chicago are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $105 to $210.
The cheapest round-trip flight from St. Louis to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $157. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $72.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from St. Louis to Chicago is $157, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 13.
  • The cheapest United flight from St. Louis to Chicago is $157, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 13.
  • The cheapest American flight from St. Louis to Chicago is $157, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 13.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from St. Louis to Chicago is $177, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from St. Louis to Chicago is $160, flying from May 15 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from St. Louis to Chicago is $523, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 27.
The cheapest round-trip flight from St. Louis to Chicago starts at $157 from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $72 and departs on Sat, May 2.
1 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 61 nonstop flights and 228 connecting flights per week. United flies from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 31 nonstop flights and 2,492 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from St. Louis to Chicago are:
  • American offers 42 nonstop flights and 472 connecting flights per week. American flies from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Delta offers 505 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Frontier offers 43 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Alaska offers 17 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between St. Louis and Chicago.
The cheapest round-trip flight from St. Louis to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $157. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $72.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from St. Louis to Chicago is $157, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 13.
  • The cheapest United flight from St. Louis to Chicago is $157, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 13.
  • The cheapest American flight from St. Louis to Chicago is $157, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 13.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from St. Louis to Chicago is $177, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from St. Louis to Chicago is $160, flying from May 15 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from St. Louis to Chicago is $523, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 27.
Southwest, United and American fly direct from St. Louis to Chicago.
  • There are 31 Southwest direct flights from St. Louis to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 61 United direct flights from St. Louis to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 42 American direct flights from St. Louis 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 St. Louis and Chicago at price $438 is offered by American from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.
Southwest, United and American fly direct from St. Louis to Chicago.
  • There are 31 Southwest direct flights from St. Louis to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 61 United direct flights from St. Louis to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 42 American direct flights from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Chicago on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between St. Louis and Chicago start at $157 from Sat, Apr 11 to Mon, Apr 13 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from St. Louis 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 St. Louis and Chicago start at $334 from Sat, Apr 11 to Mon, Apr 13 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between St. Louis and Chicago start at $157 from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4.
To book business class trips from St. Louis 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 St. Louis and Chicago starts at $438 from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15 with American.
The cheapest last-minute deal between St. Louis and Chicago at price $438 is offered by American from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.
To find last-minute flight deals from St. Louis 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.

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