$49 Cheap flight deals from Chicago (CHI) to Boston (BOS)

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The Windy City offers two options for budget fares for your Chicago to Boston flight, depending on your location and personal tastes. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is in the northwest corner, 17 miles from the downtown loop. Midway International Airport (MDW) is on the southwest side, eight miles from the loop. Budget-conscious planners who opt for O'Hare will find that the bustling airport, the world's second largest, is a hub for United Airlines and American Airlines and that the smaller Midway is a hub for Southwest Airlines. Your Chicago to Boston flight could be on any of the major airlines, because they all serve Massachusetts' capital city with direct flights. O'Hare offers the best in airport accommodations with a handful of lounges, classic American and international food, and a lot of specialty shops to procure a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

Even though the two-hour nonstop Chicago to Boston flight is a domestic route, you will step into a historic city known as the Athens of America when you land at Logan International Airport (BOS). Aviation.com dubbed Logan the "Easiest Airport to Get To" in 2007 because of its transportation options, including rental cars, cabs, vans, limos and several options from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) like the Blue line train, the Silver line train, and the ferry. That means it is easy to enjoy your flight from Chicago to Boston without having to think about any other hassles, whether you're traveling the three miles to downtown or you're a budget planner who plotted tours of the City on a Hill when you booked tickets. If you're coming from Chicago, the weather in Boston will be nothing new, but chances are you'll want to book your flight from Chicago to Boston in the summer.