Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
Cincinnati – Chicago
Outbound – Oct 15, 2026
direct
1h 37m Return – Oct 18, 2026
direct
1h 25m $254
3 days ago
Cincinnati – Chicago
Outbound – Oct 15, 2026
direct
1h 37m Return – Oct 19, 2026
direct
1h 25m $257
today
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$149
Average price of a round trip
$184
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
1h33
A flight from Cincinnati to Chicago takes on average 1h33.
Best time
October
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Chicago is October.
The best flight deals for a weekend
Cincinnati – Chicago
Outbound – Oct 15, 2026
direct
1h 37m Return – Oct 18, 2026
direct
1h 25m $254
3 days ago
Cincinnati – Chicago
Outbound – Oct 15, 2026
direct
1h 29m Return – Oct 18, 2026
direct
1h 25m $265
3 days ago
Cincinnati – Chicago
Outbound – Oct 15, 2026
direct
1h 29m Return – Oct 18, 2026
direct
1h 25m $269
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Cincinnati to Chicago
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Chicago (USA) from Cincinnati (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is November, with an average flight ticket price of $93 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of September, July and March.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 50 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to Chicago costs on average $195.
The airlines that offer the most flights are American Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines.
Price of flight tickets from Cincinnati to Chicago
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $149 to $490
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $184
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of November
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
info departure city :
Cincinnati, USA
airports :
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Lunken Field (LUK)
local time :
Cincinnati is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Cincinnati, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 15°C, with a minimum of 12°C and a maximum of 19°C.
The city of Cincinnati has 2 airport(s): Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky and Lunken Field
destination info :
Chicago, USA
airports :
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport (CGX)
Chicago FSS (CHI)
Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
local time :
Chicago is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Chicago, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 15°C, with a minimum of 12°C and a maximum of 16°C.
The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field, Chicago FSS, Chicago-Midway and Chicago-O'Hare
Useful info about Chicago
What is the least touristic period to go to Chicago?
If you want to visit Chicago during the least touristic period, choose the month of October.
What is the most popular time to travel to Chicago?
In Chicago, the most popular month is September. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Cincinnati to Chicago?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 50 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 8 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago is Thursday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Cincinnati and Chicago?
When you leave, you can leave from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, and you will arrive at Chicago-Midway, Chicago-O'Hare or Greater Rockford.
How to reach Cincinnati airport from the city centre?
The airport Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky is located 24 km or Lunken Field is located 7 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Cincinnati to Chicago?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Cincinnati and Chicago?
In summer, the average temperature is 22°C in Chicago and 24°C in Cincinnati. The average rainfall in summer is 145 mm in Chicago and 126 mm in Cincinnati. In summer, it is warmer in Cincinnati and it rains less in Cincinnati. In winter, it is colder in Cincinnati and it rains more in Cincinnati.
