Philadelphia to Chicago: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 10 times. The typical round trip was $333 per person and the lowest $284, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $284 |
| Typical (median) | $333 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 10 |
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Trips we picked on this route
$333 $314 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $19 (6%)
the typical fare on this route
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $357 | F9 | with a stop | 9h 19m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $314 | Frontier | nonstop | 2h 30m | Google Flights |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $330 | F9 | nonstop | 2h 30m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $362 | F9 | with a stop | 13h 7m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $336 | Frontier | nonstop | 2h 30m | Google Flights |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $341 | F9 | with a stop | 9h 31m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $284 | Frontier | nonstop | 2h 30m | Google Flights |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $352 | F9 | nonstop | 2h 30m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $295 | F9 | nonstop | 2h 30m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $314 | F9 | nonstop | 2h 30m | Kiwi.com |
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Questions about Philadelphia to Chicago
What does a round trip from Philadelphia to Chicago usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $333 per person, taxes and fees included, across 10 checks; the lowest was $284.
When is the best time to fly from Philadelphia to Chicago?
Chicago is at its best in May, June, July, August, September and October. Avoid December, January, February, March: Bitter cold and wind off the lake
Do I need a passport to fly from Philadelphia to Chicago?
No, a government photo ID is enough for US citizens.