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Today’s best flight deals from Fresno to Chicago

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Fresno to Chicago

October 12 - October 23

Cheapest

FAT - Chicago

$338

$254

Round trip

October 12 - October 20

FAT - Chicago

$357

$256

Round trip

September 14 - October 14

FAT - Chicago

$283

$257

Round trip

November 3 - November 16

FAT - Chicago

$332

$286

Round trip

September 14 - September 29

FAT - Chicago

$287

$287

Round trip

September 28 - October 23

FAT - Chicago

$303

$287

Round trip

September 28 - October 20

FAT - Chicago

$303

$289

Round trip

September 21 - October 20

FAT - Chicago

$290

$289

Round trip

August 15 - August 19

Best

FAT - Chicago

$395

$291

Round trip

August 10 - August 16

Earliest

FAT - Chicago

$353

$296

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Fresno to Chicago

For cheap flights from Fresno to Chicago, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $175. Other budget-friendly options include January, where the median fare is $303, and May, with a median fare of $326. Planning your trip around these months can lead to significant savings.
Fares for flights from Fresno to Chicago typically range from $302–$633, with a median price of $424. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.
Most itineraries from Fresno to Chicago connect at least once, with only 2.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey with at least one layover when flying this route.
A typical journey from Fresno to Chicago takes about 17h 26m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the total travel time from departure to arrival, encompassing any layovers.
The distance between Fresno and Chicago is approximately 2790 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, meaning it is a significant distance that typically involves several hours of air travel.

How much is a round trip from Fresno to Chicago

Regular price: $286 - $460

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

The regular price range for flights from Fresno to Chicago is between $286 and $460. The current lowest deal is $254 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Oct 12-Oct 23.

now $254

Low $286

High $460

The cheapest time to fly from Fresno to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Fresno Yosemite to Chicago is February, with a median price of $175. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $702. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $175

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $702

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Direct flights from Fresno to Chicago

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United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Fresno to Chicago

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - Chicago

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Fresno (FAT) - Chicago (ORD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$377

$324

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - Chicago

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Fresno (FAT) - Chicago (ORD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$359

$326

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - Chicago

Fresno (FAT) - Chicago (ORD)

$359

$339

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - Chicago

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Fresno (FAT) - Chicago (ORD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$354

$349

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - Chicago

Fresno (FAT) - Chicago (ORD)

$372

$349

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - Chicago

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Fresno (FAT) - Chicago (ORD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$359

$349

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 19

$395  →  $291

26%

8 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 20

$357  →  $256

28%

11 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 23

$338  →  $254

25%

4 nights

Jul 13 - Jul 17

$361  →  $300

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Fresno to Chicago

Fresno - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level at $424.

Recent fares from Fresno to Chicago are above the typical level, with 4% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly to Chicago.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Fresno to Chicago, with a median price of $175.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights to Chicago typically take 17h 26m.

The median flight duration from Fresno to Chicago is 17 hours and 26 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights on this route.

United Airlines has offered direct flights from Fresno to Chicago in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for Chicago are frequent, appearing almost daily.

Deals for flights from Fresno to Chicago are frequent, with approximately 0.9 deals per day.

Fresno main airports to depart from

Fresno Yosemite International (FAT)

Cheapest

Fresno Yosemite International is a convenient option for flights from Fresno to Chicago.

📍 ~8 km from Fresno (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$254

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub for flights to Chicago from Fresno.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$254

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport offers another convenient option for arriving in Chicago from Fresno.

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

💸 Flights from ~$291

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport provides an alternative arrival point for flights to Chicago from Fresno.

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

💸 Flights from ~$301

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

Consider MKE for its excellent proximity to Chicago and direct rail access via Amtrak Hiawatha service.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$387

South Bend International (SBN)

Cheapest

SBN is the closest alternative to Chicago, offering direct commuter rail access and easier security.

📍 ~120 km from Chicago (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$283

Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)

GRR is a major regional hub, a good alternative for travelers on the eastern side of Chicago.

📍 ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$314

Dane County Regional (MSN)

MSN is a reliable regional airport with consistent service and less congestion than larger hubs.

📍 ~210 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$449

Fort Wayne International (FWA)

FWA offers stable regional service, useful for travelers in the southeastern Chicago suburbs.

📍 ~230 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$289

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$968

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$1,015

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$1,004

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$1,004

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$1,004

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$1,028

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$1,029

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Chicago, United States

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$1,030

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Chicago, United States

85% AI deal score

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$1,030

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$1,051

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Chicago, United States

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$1,088

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$1,234

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Chicago, United States

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$1,185

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$1,088

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Chicago, United States

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$1,113

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Chicago, United States

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$796

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Chicago, United States

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$1,170

$796

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Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,076

$891

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Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,721

$1,333

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Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,336

$1,103

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Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,331

$1,103

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Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,106

$951

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Chicago, United States

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$1,346

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Chicago, United States

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$1,396

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Chicago, United States

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$1,016

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$1,016

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$1,103

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Chicago, United States

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Chicago, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, the best prices for flights from Fresno to Chicago are found when booking 14-27 days in advance, with an average price of $449. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees prices around $509. For those booking 60+ days in advance, the average price rises to $803. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, average around $623.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Fresno to Chicago is considered to be $302 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $424. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this point, with 75% of prices observed at $633 or higher.

Historically, February has offered the cheapest flights from Fresno to Chicago, with a median price of $175. January also typically sees lower prices, with a median of $303. The annual median price for this route is $424, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.