Cheap flights from Tampa to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip flights $112
Spirit Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Sun, Mar 1
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to Chicago is currently $112
Cheapest one-way flight $45
Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Feb 13
The cheapest one-way flight from Tampa to Chicago is currently $45
Last-minute weekend getaway $142
Spirit Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Sun, Feb 1
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Tampa to Chicago is currently $142
Cheapest business class flights $538
Delta 1 stop 5 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Mon, Mar 2
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Tampa to Chicago is currently $538
Fastest flight 2 hr 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from Tampa to Chicago takes 2 hr 45 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 Tampa to Chicago is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $75–260
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $140–225

Popular airlines from Tampa to Chicago

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $179
    Typical price: $185–365
    35 weekly nonstop flights
    TPA - MDW, ORD Every day
    1436 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - MDW, ORD Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $168
    Typical price: $185–400
    20 weekly nonstop flights
    TPA - ORD Every day
    620 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - ORD Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $168
    Typical price: $175–410
    26 weekly nonstop flights
    TPA - ORD Every day
    240 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - ORD Every day
  • Delta
    from $198
    Typical price: $205–540
    838 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - MDW, ORD Every day
  • Spirit
    Nonstop
    from $112
    Typical price: $115–270
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    TPA - ORD Every day
    14 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - ORD Every day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $112
    Typical price: $120–280
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    TPA - ORD Every Thu, Sat, Sun
    53 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - MDW, ORD Every day

Popular airports near Tampa

  • Tampa International Airport (TPA)
    Tampa United States 11 min 4 mi
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO)
    Orlando United States 1 hr 22 min 77 mi
  • St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
    Tampa United States 20 min 14 mi
  • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
    Sarasota United States 59 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 27 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 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Tampa to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Tampa to Chicago are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $75 to $260.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $112. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $45.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Tampa to Chicago is $179, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Tampa to Chicago is $168, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Tampa to Chicago is $168, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Tampa to Chicago is $198, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Tampa to Chicago is $112, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Tampa to Chicago is $112, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to Chicago starts at $112 from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $45 and departs on Fri, Feb 13.
2 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 35 nonstop flights and 1,436 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Tampa to Chicago are:
  • American offers 20 nonstop flights and 620 connecting flights per week. American flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • United offers 26 nonstop flights and 240 connecting flights per week. United flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Delta offers 838 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Spirit offers 7 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Frontier offers 3 nonstop flights and 53 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) 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 Tampa and Chicago.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $112. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $45.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Tampa to Chicago is $179, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Tampa to Chicago is $168, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Tampa to Chicago is $168, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Tampa to Chicago is $198, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Tampa to Chicago is $112, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Tampa to Chicago is $112, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
Southwest, United, American, Spirit and Frontier fly direct from Tampa to Chicago.
  • There are 35 Southwest direct flights from Tampa to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 American direct flights from Tampa to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 26 United direct flights from Tampa to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Spirit direct flights from Tampa to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Frontier direct flights from Tampa to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Thursday, 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 Tampa and Chicago at price $142 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.
Southwest, United, American, Spirit and Frontier fly direct from Tampa to Chicago.
  • There are 35 Southwest direct flights from Tampa to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 American direct flights from Tampa to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 26 United direct flights from Tampa to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Spirit direct flights from Tampa to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Frontier direct flights from Tampa to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Tampa to Chicago on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Tampa and Chicago start at $112 from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1 with Spirit.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Tampa 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 Tampa and Chicago start at $538 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2 with Delta.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Tampa and Chicago start at $112 from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1.
To book business class trips from Tampa 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 Tampa and Chicago starts at $142 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1 with Spirit.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Tampa and Chicago at price $142 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.
To find last-minute flight deals from Tampa 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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