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Today’s best flight deals from Atlanta to Chicago

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Atlanta to Chicago

September 23 - September 28

Cheapest

ATL - Chicago

$133

$87

Round trip

September 14 - September 28

Cheapest

ATL - Chicago

$108

$87

Round trip

October 14 - October 19

Cheapest
Best

ATL - Chicago

$167

$87

Round trip

October 1 - October 6

ATL - Chicago

$154

$90

Round trip

October 1 - October 14

ATL - Chicago

$135

$90

Round trip

August 4 - August 5

Earliest

ATL - Chicago

$127

$93

Round trip

October 1 - October 3

ATL - Chicago

$155

$94

Round trip

September 16 - September 30

ATL - Chicago

$108

$98

Round trip

August 19 - August 25

ATL - Chicago

$182

$99

Round trip

August 19 - August 26

ATL - Chicago

$181

$99

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Atlanta to Chicago

Right now, 4% of recent fares for flights from Atlanta to Chicago are classified as a good price. For cheap flights from Atlanta to Chicago, fares typically range from $69–$315, with a median of $109. Currently, prices are above the typical level. New deals appear almost daily, indicating a dynamic market for this route.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to Chicago, you'll find that April stands out with a median fare of just $76. May also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $94. Following these, September presents another opportunity for more affordable travel, showing a median fare of $98.
A typical journey from Atlanta to Chicago takes about 3h 56m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect once. When itineraries do include connections, the median number of stopovers is 2.
The distance between Atlanta and Chicago is 952 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, making it a convenient option for travelers looking for domestic trips within a shorter timeframe.

How much is a round trip from Atlanta to Chicago

Regular price: $100 - $199

Prices for flights from Atlanta to Chicago are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Atlanta to Chicago is typically between $100 and $199. The current lowest deal is $87 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 23-Sep 28.

now $87

Low $100

High $199

The cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Chicago is April, with a median price of $76. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $865. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $76

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $865

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Direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago

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Last-minute flights going from Atlanta to Chicago

Tue, Jun 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - Chicago

Frontier Airlines

Atlanta (ATL) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$264

$172

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - Chicago

Frontier Airlines

Atlanta (ATL) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$332

$248

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - Chicago

Frontier Airlines

Atlanta (ATL) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$142

$107

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - Chicago

Frontier Airlines

Atlanta (ATL) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$162

$102

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - Chicago

Frontier Airlines

Atlanta (ATL) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$140

$106

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - Chicago

Frontier Airlines

Atlanta (ATL) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$148

$106

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Atlanta to Chicago

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$535  →  $197

63%

4 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 27

$566  →  $256

55%

4 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 19

$528  →  $219

59%

2 nights

Dec 26 - Dec 28

$565  →  $256

55%

Popular Airports to fly from Atlanta to Chicago

Atlanta - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Atlanta to Chicago are near the typical level of $109.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median price at $76 for flights to Chicago.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 56m

The typical direct flight duration from Atlanta to Chicago is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with deals appearing frequently.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines: $87 to Chicago

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $87 from Atlanta to Chicago via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are uncommon (4% of deals)

Historically, only 4% of deals from Atlanta to Chicago are considered good prices.

Atlanta main airports to depart from

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a great choice for flights from Atlanta to Chicago.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$87

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Cheapest

Fly into Chicago Midway International for a convenient arrival option when traveling to Chicago.

📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$87

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Consider Chicago Rockford International as an alternative arrival airport for your trip to Chicago.

📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$188

O Hare International (ORD)

Arrive at O'Hare International, a major airport serving the Chicago metropolitan area.

📍 ~40 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$88

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers excellent proximity to Chicago with high-frequency flight options and direct rail access.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by car, train)

💸 Flights from ~$201

South Bend International (SBN)

South Bend International is geographically the closest alternative to the Chicago area with direct commuter rail access.

📍 ~120 km from Chicago (reachable by car, train)

💸 Flights from ~$186

Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)

Cheapest

Gerald R. Ford International is a major regional hub, offering a wide range of cabin classes.

📍 ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$158

Dane County Regional (MSN)

Dane County Regional is a reliable regional airport with consistent service and less congestion.

📍 ~205 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$210

Fort Wayne International (FWA)

Fort Wayne International provides stable regional service and is an alternative for southeastern Chicago suburbs.

📍 ~240 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$210

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

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Jul 08

Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

$848

$499

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Jul 14

Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

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$499

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Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

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$511

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Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

$855

$511

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Aug 05

Chicago, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,529

$757

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Jun 18

Chicago, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,287

$1,257

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Aug 05

Chicago, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,451

$766

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Sep 15

Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,125

$643

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Jun 21

Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,185

$701

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Jul 22

Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,348

$757

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Jul 01

Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$897

$591

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Jun 22

Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,341

$673

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Jul 20

Chicago, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,222

$464

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Jul 23

Chicago, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,287

$488

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Sep 01

Chicago, United States

75% AI deal score

$998

$607

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Aug 15

Chicago, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,470

$647

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Jun 19

Chicago, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,208

$746

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Jul 27

Chicago, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,324

$807

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Jul 11

Chicago, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,358

$827

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Aug 12

Chicago, United States

74% AI deal score

$766

$499

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Jun 16

Chicago, United States

72% AI deal score

$816

$651

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Jun 17

Chicago, United States

72% AI deal score

$829

$651

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Jun 16

Chicago, United States

71% AI deal score

$799

$651

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Jun 16

Chicago, United States

71% AI deal score

$794

$651

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Jun 17

Chicago, United States

71% AI deal score

$798

$651

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Jun 16

Chicago, United States

71% AI deal score

$838

$691

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Jun 17

Chicago, United States

71% AI deal score

$835

$691

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Sep 25

Chicago, United States

70% AI deal score

$3,348

$1,957

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Sep 09

Chicago, United States

70% AI deal score

$3,432

$1,957

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Aug 12

Chicago, United States

70% AI deal score

$816

$637

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Jun 16

Chicago, United States

70% AI deal score

$829

$691

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Chicago, United States

70% AI deal score

$811

$691

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Chicago, United States

70% AI deal score

$816

$691

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Jun 30

Chicago, United States

70% AI deal score

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$770

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Aug 12

Chicago, United States

70% AI deal score

$774

$519

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Aug 16

Chicago, United States

70% AI deal score

$797

$519

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Sep 18

Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,032

$1,876

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Sep 18

Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,080

$1,876

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Sep 18

Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,074

$1,876

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Sep 25

Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,084

$1,876

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Sep 23

Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,061

$1,886

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Sep 22

Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,050

$1,886

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Sep 30

Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,201

$1,886

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Sep 23

Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,073

$1,886

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Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,167

$1,886

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Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,075

$1,886

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Sep 23

Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,212

$1,886

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Sep 18

Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,095

$1,896

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Sep 24

Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,062

$1,906

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Sep 18

Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$2,983

$1,932

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Sep 18

Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

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$1,932

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Sep 09

Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,023

$1,937

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Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,021

$1,937

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Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,071

$1,937

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Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,023

$1,937

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Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,068

$1,937

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Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,084

$1,937

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Sep 11

Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,023

$1,957

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Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,050

$1,957

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Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

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$1,957

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Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,099

$1,957

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Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

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$1,957

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Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

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$1,957

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Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

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$1,957

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Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

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$1,957

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Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$3,210

$1,957

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Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

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$1,957

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Chicago, United States

68% AI deal score

$2,981

$1,957

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Chicago, United States

68% AI deal score

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$501

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Chicago, United States

66% AI deal score

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$497

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Chicago, United States

65% AI deal score

$2,143

$1,856

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Chicago, United States

65% AI deal score

$534

$497

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Chicago, United States

50% AI deal score

$2,305

$2,082

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Chicago, United States

50% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

50% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

50% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

50% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

49% AI deal score

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49% AI deal score

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$1,891

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Chicago, United States

49% AI deal score

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$1,891

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Chicago, United States

49% AI deal score

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$1,896

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Chicago, United States

49% AI deal score

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49% AI deal score

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$1,921

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49% AI deal score

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$1,932

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49% AI deal score

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$1,956

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49% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

48% AI deal score

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$1,906

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Chicago, United States

48% AI deal score

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$1,921

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Chicago, United States

48% AI deal score

$2,030

$1,932

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Chicago, United States

48% AI deal score

$2,014

$1,957

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Chicago, United States

48% AI deal score

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$1,957

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Chicago, United States

47% AI deal score

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$2,082

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Chicago, United States

47% AI deal score

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47% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, booking flights from Atlanta to Chicago 60+ days in advance typically offers the lowest average prices, around $181. Waiting until 0-6 days before departure sees the average price increase significantly to $583. For those planning within a 90-day window, securing tickets well in advance can lead to considerable savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Atlanta to Chicago is considered to be $69 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $109. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $315 or less.

Historically, April is often the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Chicago, with a median price of $76. May and September also offer relatively low median prices at $94 and $98, respectively. The annual median price for this route is $109, based on a 270-day window of data.