Cheap Flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky (CVG) to Chicago (CHIA)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £133. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Chicago.£123 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £123, select.

Chicago.£133 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Mon, 20 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £133, select.

Chicago.£141 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Thu, 7 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £141, select.

Chicago.£159 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 May, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £159, select.

Chicago.£167 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.

Chicago.£173 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Thu, 2 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £173, select.

Chicago.£184 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £184, select.

Chicago.£189 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £189, select.

Chicago.£196 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Sun, 26 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £196, select.

Chicago.£204 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £204, select.

Chicago.£204 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £204, select.

Chicago.£204 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Jul, returning Sat, 18 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £204, select.

Chicago.£206 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £206, select.

Chicago.£213 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar, returning Thu, 26 Mar.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £213, select.

Chicago.£216 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Fri, 17 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £216, select.

Chicago.£225 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr, returning Sun, 10 May.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From £225, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Cincinnati to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£123
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	1 hr, 24 mins
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flights per week	1,354

Finding cheap flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Chicago?

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.

How much are return flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Chicago?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Chicago is £123. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Chicago?

1 hour and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Chicago.

Which airlines fly direct from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Chicago?

American Airlines, United and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Chicago.

How many flights are there a week from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Chicago?

As of March 2026, there are 949 flights per week flying from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Chicago.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Chicago?

The cheapest month to fly from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to Chicago is usually May.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Chicago?

If you're flying from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 15.8 miles away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from £123.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago on Monday, 4 May 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Chicago?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Chicago?

In March, the average temperature is usually around 3°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago with?

Currently, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago.

Flying from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Chicago: what you need to know

Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 25 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago.
Chicago is one hour behind Cincinnati, where Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is located. Chicago runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
With 82 weekly flights between the two airports, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the busiest route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 05:25. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from CVG to ORD is with American Airlines at 20:50.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your CVG to Chicago flight.
Heading off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago ticket. Start your trip at CVG and end it at O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Choose from a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago. Book your journey with one of these:
Located around 120 miles from central Cincinnati, CVG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Of all flights leaving Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, 77.0% land on time at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Chicago

The best price we've found for a one-way Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago flight is £50. The cheapest price for a return flight is £123. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from CVG to Chicago by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
September is the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago tickets. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CVG to Chicago by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Airports in Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to the centre of Chicago takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 25 miles away.
It'll take around 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
Look into staying at a hotel close to ORD if you have a late flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago. Settle into one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and discover more of Chicago and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from CVG to Chicago.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is roughly 12 miles from the centre of Chicago. After your flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 45 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near MDW. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your CVG to Chicago flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Dollar, Hertz and Budget make collecting a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from MDW four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Chicago Midway International Airport can be found at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is about 85 miles from central Chicago. It'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the city centre in a cab or ride-share after your flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago.
Public transport will get you there in about 4 hours 15 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, head for a hotel near RFD. Make yourself comfortable at one of these stays after your CVG to Chicago flight:
Stay in control of the next chapter of your journey with a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. Budget, Alamo and National make getting on the road effortless.
Rental companies sometimes offer promotions on early bookings, so reserve your ride from RFD in advance of your flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago. A little planning can save you money.
The address for Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.

Best time to go to Chicago

Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago. The city buzzes during high season, but hotel prices are typically higher and attractions can be busy. Go to Chicago in the low season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in a Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CVG to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).

More about Chicago

Once you've booked your flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Chicago, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chicago:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are must-do's during your Chicago adventure.

Explore more of United States

You've done Chicago, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey about 280 miles south-east to Columbus to check off its top attractions. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Ohio Statehouse and German Village, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 160 miles south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.