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Today’s best flight deals from Miami to Chicago

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Miami to Chicago

July 21 - July 28

Cheapest

MIA - Chicago

$196

$171

Round trip

July 8 - July 15

Cheapest
Earliest

MIA - Chicago

$204

$171

Round trip

August 4 - August 5

Cheapest

MIA - Chicago

$234

$171

Round trip

August 4 - August 11

Cheapest

MIA - Chicago

$219

$171

Round trip

October 6 - October 13

Cheapest

MIA - Chicago

$194

$171

Round trip

July 14 - July 21

Cheapest

MIA - Chicago

$272

$171

Round trip

September 9 - September 16

MIA - Chicago

$236

$177

Round trip

September 8 - September 22

Best

MIA - Chicago

$301

$181

Round trip

August 19 - August 24

MIA - Chicago

$229

$187

Round trip

August 26 - August 31

MIA - Chicago

$229

$187

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Miami to Chicago

For those seeking cheap flights from Miami to Chicago, prices typically range from $109–$336, with a median of $185 over the last 90 days. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for savings.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Miami to Chicago? The data indicates that April is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $121. Following closely are August at $125 and May at $127, offering other cost-effective options for your travel.
Regarding direct flights from Miami to Chicago, 43.3% of recent itineraries were non-stop. This means a meaningful share are non-stop, while the remaining itineraries typically include 2 connections. Travelers should consider both direct and connecting options when planning their trip.
A typical journey from Miami to Chicago takes approximately 7h 3m, including connections. This duration accounts for the median flight time across all observed itineraries, reflecting both direct and multi-stop options.
The route from Miami to Chicago covers a distance of 1905 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance typically involves several hours in the air, making it a substantial journey between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Miami to Chicago

Regular price: $154 - $314

Prices for flights from Miami to Chicago are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Miami to Chicago is between $154 and $314. The current lowest deal is $171 with American Airlines, for travel from Jul 21-Jul 28.

now $171

Low $154

High $314

The cheapest time to fly from Miami to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Miami to Chicago is April, with a median price of $121. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $896. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $121

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $896

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Direct flights from Miami to Chicago

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Last-minute flights going from Miami to Chicago

Tue, Jun 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Chicago

Frontier Airlines

Miami (MIA) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$379

$267

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Chicago

Frontier Airlines

Miami (MIA) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$379

$273

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Chicago

Frontier Airlines

Miami (MIA) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$444

$290

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Chicago

Miami (MIA) - Chicago (MDW)

$403

$249

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Chicago

Miami (MIA) - Chicago (MDW)

$403

$249

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Chicago

Miami (MIA) - Chicago (MDW)

$398

$269

One-way

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

7 nights

Jul 15 - Jul 22

$386  →  $217

44%

7 nights

Jul 7 - Jul 14

$390  →  $231

41%

1 night

Jul 8 - Jul 9

$406  →  $249

39%

4 nights

Jul 17 - Jul 21

$400  →  $246

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Miami to Chicago

Miami - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Miami to Chicago are above the typical level, with a median price of $185.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Miami to Chicago, with a median price of $121.

⏱️ Flight duration

The typical flight duration is 7h 3m

Flights from Miami to Chicago typically take 7 hours and 3 minutes, covering a distance of 1905 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from Miami to Chicago

Approximately 43.3% of deals for this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights on this route

American Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights from Miami to Chicago.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for Miami to Chicago

Deals for flights from Miami to Chicago are frequent, with over 1 deal per day historically.

Miami main airports to depart from

Miami International (MIA)

Cheapest

Miami International is a convenient option for flights from Miami to Chicago, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~$171

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Cheapest

Chicago Midway International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Miami to Chicago.

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

💸 Flights from ~$171

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative arrival option for flights from Miami to Chicago.

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

💸 Flights from ~$279

O Hare International (ORD)

O Hare International Airport is a major arrival option for flights from Miami to Chicago.

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

💸 Flights from ~$171

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

Cheapest

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is a useful alternative with high-frequency flight options.

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

💸 Flights from ~$206

South Bend International (SBN)

South Bend International Airport (SBN) is a geographically close alternative with easier security and parking.

📍 ~140 km from Chicago (reachable by car, train)

💸 Flights from ~$233

Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is a major regional hub, good for eastern Chicago metro travelers.

📍 ~230 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$228

Dane County Regional (MSN)

Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) is a reliable regional airport, less congested than major hubs.

📍 ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$217

Fort Wayne International (FWA)

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) offers stable regional service for southeastern Chicago suburbs.

📍 ~240 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$310

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Aug 05

Chicago, United States

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81% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

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$701

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Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

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Chicago, United States

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$733

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Chicago, United States

80% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

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$733

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Chicago, United States

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Chicago, United States

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Chicago, United States

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Chicago, United States

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Chicago, United States

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Chicago, United States

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Chicago, United States

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Chicago, United States

79% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

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Chicago, United States

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Chicago, United States

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Chicago, United States

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Chicago, United States

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Chicago, United States

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Chicago, United States

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73% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

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Chicago, United States

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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 lowest average prices for flights from Miami to Chicago are found when booking 7-13 days in advance, with an average price of $260. Booking 0-6 days out also offers relatively low prices, averaging $285. Prices tend to increase for bookings made further in advance, reaching an average of $413 for flights booked 28-59 days out, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

A good price for a flight from Miami to Chicago is typically around $109 or less, based on historical data from the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route has been $185. Prices can range higher, with 75% of flights costing $336 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Miami to Chicago are April, August, and May. In April, the median price was $121, and in August, it was $125. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $127. The annual median price for this route is $185, based on data from the trailing 270 days.