Chicago from Spokane, Oct 23–25: round trip from $520
Round-trip flights from Spokane to Chicago are $520 per person ($1,040 for two) for Oct 23–25, 2026, a 2-night weekend on Alaska with one stop. The forecast shows highs of 57–76°F and a small chance of rain. The best-value hotel, Hilton Chicago in the Chicago Loop, is $522 for the stay.
The flight
$602 $520 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$1,040 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska · 1 stop · 7h 54m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 7:46 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 5:40 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $520 | 1 stop | 7h 54m |
| American | $574 | nonstop | 3h 52m |
| American | $539 | 1 stop | 7h 21m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 11:45 AM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,040 |
| Hilton Chicago, 2 nights | $522 |
| Trip total for two | $1,562 |
Regular: $1,726 You pay: $1,562 Saved: $164
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Why go now
$520 per person round trip, against a typical fare of $602: that's $82 below the typical fare on this route, or 14%. It also carries the "Lowest in 30 days" badge, and across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $520 to $688. For two, flights come to $1,040. Add the Hilton Chicago at $522 and $520 for spending, and the whole weekend comes to $2,082. The late-October forecast looks comfortable for walking around: 76°F on Friday, 72°F on Saturday, then 57°F on Sunday, with rain chances between 16% and 37%. It's a good fit for a weekend of museums and dinners: the Art Institute, an architecture river cruise, deep-dish and a night of blues. Prices are all-in, with taxes and fees included, as we found them. They can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built around food, art and architecture, with nightlife if you want it. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like to walk, eat well and duck into a museum when the drizzle shows up. The pace is quick. You land early Saturday, so plan a slow first morning and save the big plans for the afternoon, the evening and Sunday.
Weather in Chicago, Oct 23–25
Highs 57–76°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 76 °F | 67 °F | 37% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 72 °F | 50 °F | 16% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 57 °F | 49 °F | 23% |
Where to stay in Chicago
Hilton Chicago is the best-value pick: $522 for the 2 nights ($261 a night) for a King Room, rated 7.9 from 981 reviews. It's in the Chicago Loop, and The Loop puts architecture, theatres and Millennium Park at your doorstep. The budget pick, Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place in the South Loop, is $548 for the stay ($274 a night). It's rated 8.5 from 733 reviews and is the only one of the three that includes breakfast, in a room with two queen beds. For a splurge, Sable At Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection By Hilton is the top-rated pick at 8.8 from 884 reviews. It's $799 for the stay ($400 a night) on the Near North Side. Heads-up: none of the three offered free cancellation at the rates we found.
Hilton Chicago
$522 for 2 nights, two guests · $261 a night
See roomsSable At Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection By Hilton
$799 for 2 nights, two guests · $400 a night
See roomsHampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place
$548 for 2 nights, two guests · $274 a night
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Where in Chicago
- The Loop: Architecture, theatres and Millennium Park at your doorstep.
- Magnificent Mile / Streeterville: Shopping on Michigan Avenue and lakefront hotels.
- River North: Galleries, steakhouses and the city's nightlife core.
- West Loop: Converted warehouses with the top restaurant row on Randolph Street.
- Lincoln Park: Leafy neighbourhood with a free zoo and lakefront beaches.
What to do in Chicago
- Take the Chicago Architecture Foundation river cruise to see the skyline from the water.
- See the Bean and the fountains in Millennium Park, right in The Loop.
- Eat deep-dish at Lou Malnati's or Pequod's for an easy Saturday dinner.
- Visit the Art Institute of Chicago, a solid plan for Saturday's forecast drizzle.
- Hear live blues at Kingston Mines on Saturday night.
- Walk Randolph Street in the West Loop, the restaurant row in converted warehouses.
Also worth it
- Catch a Cubs game at Wrigley Field
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Spokane | Spokane International (GEG) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Chicago | Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), Chicago Midway International (MDW) |
| Flight time | 7h 54m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,505 miles each way |
| Time difference | +2 hours |
What 2 nights in Chicago costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,040 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton Chicago) | $522 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,082 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Spokane to Chicago
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $520 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $520 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $602 |
| Price checks | 7 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed for this domestic trip, and you pay in US dollars.
- Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Spokane.
- The Alaska fare has one stop and takes 7h 54m. It leaves GEG Friday at 7:46 PM and lands at O'Hare (ORD) Saturday at 5:40 AM.
- Prices are all-in, with taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. The return flight times weren't listed in what we found.
- None of the three hotels offered free cancellation, and only Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place includes breakfast.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It's $520 per person round trip on Alaska, or $1,040 for two, with taxes and fees included when we checked. That's $82 below the typical fare on this route of $602. It has one stop, and the price can change before you book.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Spokane to Chicago, and the currency is the US dollar.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows overcast skies and 76°F on Friday, drizzle and 72°F on Saturday, then overcast and 57°F on Sunday. Lows run from 49°F to 67°F, and rain chances from 16% to 37%. Pack a light jacket and an umbrella.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first look, yes. The Alaska flight lands Saturday at 5:40 AM, so you get a full Saturday for the river cruise, Millennium Park and the Art Institute. You also get as much of Sunday as your return flight allows.
What does the whole weekend cost?
We priced it at $2,082 for two: $1,040 for flights, $522 for 2 nights at Hilton Chicago and $520 for spending. The spending part works out to $130 per person a day.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. American had a nonstop for $574 per person ($1,148 for two). It leaves Friday at 2:08 PM and lands at 8:00 PM, 3h 52m in the air. The $520 Alaska fare has one stop and takes 7h 54m.
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