Philadelphia to Chicago 🇺🇸
Cheapest fare
$19
Fastest
2h 15m
Direct from
$19
Dates tracked
8
Cheapest fare
$19
Sat, Dec 19 · Direct · 2h 38m · Frontier Airlines
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Cheapest day to fly
Wednesday
Averages $155, vs $351 on Fridays.
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This flight to Chicago costs you 1h 16m of work.
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Airlines on this route
Frontier Airlines
from $19 · 4 dates
American Airlines
from $145 · 2 dates
United Airlines
from $150 · 1 dates
Southwest Airlines
from $155 · 1 dates
Destination guide
Discover Chicago
About Chicago
Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States and the fifth-most populous city in North America, with a population of 2.74 million at the 2020 census. The Chicago metropolitan area has approximately 9.62 million residents according to the 2020 census and is the third-largest metropolitan statistical area in the country and part of the fourth-largest combined statistical area in the United States, spanning 19 counties in three states and with a population of nearly 10 million.
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All dates
Every fare, by date
| Departs | Return | Airline | Stops | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24 | Wed, Oct 28 | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | $243 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Sun, Nov 1 | Frontier Airlines | Direct | $351 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Fri, Nov 6 | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | $255 |
| Wed, Dec 9 | Wed, Dec 16 | Southwest Airlines | Direct | $155 |
| Sat, Dec 19 | One way | Frontier Airlines |
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FAQ
Philadelphia to Chicago: answers
How much is a flight from Philadelphia to Chicago?+
The cheapest fare we see right now is $19 one way on Sat, Dec 19 with Frontier Airlines.
Are there direct flights from Philadelphia to Chicago?+
Yes — direct fares start from $19.
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Chicago?+
The fastest itinerary we track takes about 2h 15m door to door.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Chicago?+
Wednesday departures are the cheapest on average right now, Friday the most expensive.
