What percentage of Atlanta to Chicago flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 51.5% of flights from Atlanta to Chicago have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed is 2. Travelers prioritizing non-stop journeys will find a substantial portion of flights on this route offer direct service.

What's the flight time from Atlanta to Chicago?

The typical direct flight time from Atlanta to Chicago is 2 hours and 6 minutes, covering a distance of 952 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 11 hours and 9 minutes. Travelers should consider whether the time saved on a direct flight is worth any potential price difference.

Should I set a price alert for Atlanta to Chicago flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Atlanta to Chicago are classified as frequent. This indicates that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly on this route. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to capture lower fares as they become available, given the consistent activity in pricing for this destination pair.

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Atlanta to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Atlanta to Chicago

Right now, only 4% of recent fares from Atlanta to Chicago are classified as a good price. Current fares are above the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $99–$487, and a median of $232. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities for cheap flights from Atlanta to Chicago may arise frequently.

For travelers wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to Chicago, the data indicates that April is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $76. Following closely are May, with a median of $94, and September, where the median fare is $98. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Atlanta to Chicago has a median flight time of 2h 6m. This route is considered short-haul, covering a distance of 952 km. The flight duration reflects the direct travel time between these two cities.

When considering direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago, a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once, with 51.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For itineraries that do include connections, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Atlanta to Chicago

Regular price: $181 - $272

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

The regular price range for flights from Atlanta to Chicago is between $181 and $272. The current lowest deal is $74 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 11-Aug 12.

now $74

Low $181

High $272

The cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Chicago is August, with a median price of $109. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $735. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

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Flights from $735

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Direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago

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Last-minute flights going from Atlanta to Chicago

Sat, Aug 8

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ATL - Chicago

Atlanta (ATL) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$256

$117

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

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ATL - Chicago

Atlanta (ATL) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$401

$121

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Atlanta (ATL) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$388

$155

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$437

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Atlanta (ATL) - Chicago (ORD)

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$271

$78

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Atlanta (ATL) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$271

$78

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$759 → $150

80%

1 night

Dec 15 - Dec 16

$759 → $261

66%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$758 → $321

58%

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

$758 → $321

58%

Popular Airports to fly from Atlanta to Chicago

Atlanta - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Atlanta to Chicago are above the typical level, with a median price of $232.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Chicago, with a median price of $109.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 6m

The typical direct flight from Atlanta to Chicago takes 2h 6m, while connecting flights average 22h 31m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available

Approximately 51.5% of recent flights from Atlanta to Chicago are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines provides direct flight options from Atlanta to Chicago.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are uncommon

Historically, good prices on this route are uncommon, occurring only 4% of the time.

Atlanta main airports to depart from

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$83

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub for flights to Chicago, offering many connections from Atlanta.

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

💸 Flights from ~$108

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers significant carrier presence and direct flight options for Chicago travelers.

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

💸 Flights from ~$199

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, booking flights from Atlanta to Chicago 60+ days in advance has yielded the lowest average prices, around $181. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 14-27 days out typically average $226, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure can average as high as $583. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to significant savings on this route.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Atlanta to Chicago is considered to be around $99 or less. The median price for this route has been $232. Fares can vary, with 75% of prices observed at $487 or below, indicating that prices can be considerably higher than the cheapest options.

Historically, April has been 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 $232, suggesting that these months provide opportunities for significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Atlanta to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Atlanta to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Atlanta to Chicago

Regular price: $181 - $272

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

The regular price range for flights from Atlanta to Chicago is between $181 and $272. The current lowest deal is $74 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 11-Aug 12.

now $74

Low $181

High $272

The cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to Chicago

August

Cheapest

Flights from $109

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $735

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