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Today’s best flight deals from Philadelphia to Chicago

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August 1 - August 8

Cheapest

PHL - Chicago

$122

$143

Round trip

August 8 - August 15

PHL - Chicago

$122

$145

Round trip

August 15 - August 29

PHL - Chicago

$110

$150

Round trip

September 5 - September 6

PHL - Chicago

$127

$150

Round trip

October 11 - November 5

PHL - Chicago

$228

$150

Round trip

October 25 - November 5

Best

PHL - Chicago

$240

$150

Round trip

August 8 - August 14

PHL - Chicago

$122

$154

Round trip

August 10 - August 13

PHL - Chicago

$129

$155

Round trip

August 24 - August 31

PHL - Chicago

$125

$156

Round trip

July 18 - July 25

Earliest

PHL - Chicago

$131

$157

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Chicago

A meaningful share of flights from Philadelphia to Chicago are non-stop, with 58.6% of recent itineraries offering direct service. For the remaining itineraries, travelers typically encounter 2 connections. This mix means you have options for both direct travel and routes with stopovers.
For those seeking cheap flights from Philadelphia to Chicago, fares typically range from $143–$338, with a median price of $196. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level. Approximately 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals can be found.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Chicago? The most affordable months to fly are October and September, both with a median fare of $164. Following closely is April, where the median fare is $169. These months offer the best opportunities for lower prices on this route.
A typical journey from Philadelphia to Chicago takes approximately 5h 5m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct flights and those with stopovers, providing a realistic expectation for your travel time.
The distance between Philadelphia and Chicago is 1073 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Chicago

Regular price: $94 - $224

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

The regular price range for flights from Philadelphia to Chicago is between $94 and $224. The current lowest deal is $143 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 1-Aug 8.

now $143

Low $94

High $224

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Chicago is September, with a median price of $164. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $284. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $164

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $284

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Direct flights from Philadelphia to Chicago

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Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Chicago

Tue, Jun 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Chicago

Frontier Airlines

Philadelphia (PHL) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$351

$260

One-way

Tue, Jun 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Chicago

Frontier Airlines

Philadelphia (PHL) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$416

$290

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Chicago

Frontier Airlines

Philadelphia (PHL) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$411

$286

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Chicago

Frontier Airlines

Trenton (TTN) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$470

$291

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Chicago

Frontier Airlines

Philadelphia (PHL) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$351

$251

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Chicago

Frontier Airlines

Philadelphia (PHL) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$390

$252

One-way

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

4 nights

Jun 17 - Jun 21

$470  →  $291

38%

3 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 22

$390  →  $252

35%

2 nights

Jun 16 - Jun 18

$416  →  $290

30%

3 nights

Jun 17 - Jun 20

$411  →  $286

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Chicago

Philadelphia - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Philadelphia to Chicago are below the typical level at $143.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October or September for the best prices

Historically, October and September offer the lowest median prices at $164.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 5h 5m

The median flight duration for this route is 5 hours and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has direct flights available for the Philadelphia to Chicago route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has the lowest recent fare

Frontier Airlines recently offered a fare of $143 from Philadelphia to Chicago.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, more than once per day.

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Philadelphia to Chicago.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$143

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a good option for flights from Philadelphia to Chicago.

📍 ~20 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$143

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport is an alternative for your flight to Chicago from Philadelphia.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$185

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Consider Chicago Rockford International Airport for flights to the wider Chicago area from Philadelphia.

📍 ~110 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$208

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

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

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$245

South Bend International (SBN)

South Bend International is the closest alternative to Chicago with direct commuter rail connections.

📍 ~120 km from Chicago (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$233

Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)

Cheapest

Gerald R. Ford International is a major regional hub, good for travelers on Chicago's eastern side.

📍 ~225 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$60

Dane County Regional (MSN)

Dane County Regional is a reliable, less congested alternative with a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$269

Fort Wayne International (FWA)

Fort Wayne International provides stable regional service for travelers in Chicago's southeastern suburbs.

📍 ~240 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$231

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Best Elite deals to Chicago

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From PHL

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Aug 11

Chicago, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,227

$597

Save $630

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Aug 13

Chicago, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,662

$836

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Jul 22

Chicago, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,104

$535

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Aug 11

Chicago, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,229

$615

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Aug 13

Chicago, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,682

$648

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Jun 29

Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,171

$589

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Aug 11

Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,212

$640

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Aug 12

Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,220

$640

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Jun 30

Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,453

$647

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Aug 10

Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,185

$648

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Aug 15

Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,219

$651

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Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,625

$713

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Oct 02

Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,305

$738

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Jul 04

Chicago, United States

75% AI deal score

$919

$582

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Aug 09

Chicago, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,185

$664

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Sep 11

Chicago, United States

74% AI deal score

$5,247

$3,068

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Jul 01

Chicago, United States

74% AI deal score

$693

$547

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Aug 09

Chicago, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,132

$689

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Jun 30

Chicago, United States

74% AI deal score

$631

$529

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Chicago, United States

73% AI deal score

$891

$592

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Sep 11

Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$5,286

$3,277

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Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$5,186

$3,333

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Jun 30

Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$644

$547

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Chicago, United States

68% AI deal score

$605

$544

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Chicago, United States

67% AI deal score

$634

$562

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Chicago, United States

67% AI deal score

$695

$559

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Chicago, United States

66% AI deal score

$670

$600

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Chicago, United States

65% AI deal score

$1,316

$1,019

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Chicago, United States

50% AI deal score

$1,214

$901

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50% AI deal score

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$559

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Chicago, United States

50% AI deal score

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$654

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Chicago, United States

49% AI deal score

$1,019

$873

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Chicago, United States

49% AI deal score

$581

$559

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Chicago, United States

49% AI deal score

$582

$559

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49% AI deal score

$582

$559

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Chicago, United States

49% AI deal score

$582

$559

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Chicago, United States

47% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

47% AI deal score

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$600

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Chicago, United States

47% AI deal score

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47% AI deal score

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$661

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46% AI deal score

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46% AI deal score

$1,204

$1,049

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Chicago, United States

45% AI deal score

$2,533

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Chicago, United States

45% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$635

$633

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Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,328

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Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$3,000

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Chicago, United States

42% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

42% AI deal score

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42% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

42% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

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Chicago, United States

42% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

42% AI deal score

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41% AI deal score

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41% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

40% AI deal score

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40% AI deal score

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40% AI deal score

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39% AI deal score

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38% AI deal score

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37% AI deal score

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36% AI deal score

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36% AI deal score

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35% AI deal score

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34% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

31% AI deal score

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31% AI deal score

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31% AI deal score

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31% AI deal score

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31% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

31% AI deal score

$3,920

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31% AI deal score

$3,992

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Philadelphia to Chicago is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $237. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees a significant price increase, with an average price of $654. For those booking 7-13 days out, the average price is $258, which is still higher than the best window.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Philadelphia to Chicago is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $143. The median price for this route over the same period was $196. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this threshold, with 75% of prices observed at $338 or higher.

Historically, October and September have offered the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Chicago, with a median price of $164 for both months. April also presented competitive pricing, with a median of $169. These months are typically more affordable than the annual median price of $196 for this route.