$59 Cheap flight deals from St. Louis (STL) to Chicago (CHI)

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This Weekend's Flight Deals from St. Louis to Chicago

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sun, May 5 - Thu, May 9
STL
Lambert-St. Louis Intl.
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$187 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Southern Airways Express flight, departing Sun, May 5 from Lambert-St. Louis Intl. to O'Hare Intl., returning Thu, May 9, priced at $187 found 3 hours ago
Sat, May 4 - Tue, May 7
STL
Lambert-St. Louis Intl.
MDW
Midway Intl.
$248 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$248
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 4 from Lambert-St. Louis Intl. to Midway Intl., returning Tue, May 7, priced at $248 found 1 day ago

Airfares from $59 One Way, $107 Round Trip from St. Louis to Chicago

Prices starting at $107 for return flights and $59 for one-way flights to Chicago were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 21
STL
St. Louis
ORD
Chicago
$107 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$107
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Aug 17 from St. Louis to Chicago, returning Wed, Aug 21, priced at $107 found 5 days ago
Sat, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 21
STL
St. Louis
ORD
Chicago
$107 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$107
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 17 from St. Louis to Chicago, returning Wed, Aug 21, priced at $107 found 5 days ago
Sat, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 21
STL
St. Louis
ORD
Chicago
$108 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$108
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 17 from St. Louis to Chicago, returning Wed, Aug 21, priced at $108 found 5 days ago
Sat, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 21
STL
St. Louis
ORD
Chicago
$115 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$115
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Aug 17 from St. Louis to Chicago, returning Wed, Aug 21, priced at $115 found 5 days ago
Thu, May 9 - Fri, May 10
STL
St. Louis
ORD
Chicago
$145 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$145
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southern Airways Express flight, departing Thu, May 9 from St. Louis to Chicago, returning Fri, May 10, priced at $145 found 1 day ago

More About Flying To Chicago from St. Louis

Route Information for Flights from St. Louis to Chicago

Origin Airport IATA Code
STL
Destination Airport IATA Code
CHI
Distance
258 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
American Airlines, Qatar Airways, JAL, Air Canada, Austrian, Aer Lingus, Emirates, Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Iberia, ANA, Lufthansa, Gulf Air, British Airways
Earliest Flight Arrival
12:11PM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
11:45PM UTC

Fly from St. Louis to Chicago

St. Louis residents looking to trace the storied path of last century s greatest jazz and blues musicians can fly from St. Louis to Chicago in just over an hour. MetroLink provides light rail service to Lambert St. Louis International Airport (STL), and long-term parking is available for those who prefer to drive. Once in Chicago, there s much more than music to enjoy.

Attractions

The heart of Chicago beats around the crescent-shaped shore of Lake Michigan. The perfect way for a newcomer to experience the city is to tour Lake Shore Drive, which runs past many of Chicago s beloved sites. At the south end of the Drive is Soldier Field where the Bears have played since 1924. Next door sits the Chicago Aquarium and the Natural History Museum. Next to Millennium Park is the Chicago Art Institute, which features one of the most famous collections of contemporary art in the world.

Hints and tips

Visitors who fly from St. Louis to Chicago don t need to drive. Chicago s L trains run throughout the city and are the preferred method of getting around for most locals. Catch the Blue Line L at Chicago O Hare International Airport (ORD) and transfer downtown to the Red Line. While in Chicago, expect average temperatures ranging from the teens to the mid-80s. Music lovers should plan to visit in June for the Chicago Blues Festival.

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from St. Louis to Chicago?
Yes, there are two airlines that offer direct flights from STL to ORD. Track down an amazing fare and reserve your seat with United Airlines or American Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from St. Louis to Chicago?
If conditions are good and all goes as scheduled, you could be jetting into O’Hare Airport from Lambert-St. Louis Intl. Airport (STL) in just 1 hour. With such a speedy flight time, consider bringing just carry-on luggage.
What airlines fly from St. Louis to Chicago most frequently?
Consider booking a ticket with United Airlines (UA), which frequently services this route. This airline offers 212 flights each month between STL and O’Hare Airport. American Airlines (AA) will also take you to your destination in style and comfort. Offering 165 monthly flights between St. Louis and Chicago, it’s another popular airline to look into.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won’t keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

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Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.