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Cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to Chicago

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration3 h and 40 mFlights between Atlanta and Chicago take, on average, 3 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£26Cheapest price for a flight between Atlanta and Chicago found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International AirportWhen flying from Atlanta to Chicago

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Atlanta to Chicago

Airlines flying this routeFrontier AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Atlanta to Chicago

One-way average Price£79The average price for a flight Atlanta - Chicago at Opodo is £79, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data November is the most popular time to book a flight to Chicago when departing from Atlanta

Distance: 610 mi

Atlanta airports

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)How far from city centre: 18 mi

Chicago airports

O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city centre: 13 mi

Book your Atlanta to Chicago flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Atlanta to Chicago (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £26, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Atlanta to Chicago takes roughly 2 h and 25 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Atlanta–Chicago route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Arrival airport: O'hare International Airport (ORD)

The weather in Chicago

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Chicago, temperatures average around 28ºC in the warmest months and roughly -7ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 29ºC
Lows: down to -9ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: January
Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from Atlanta to Chicago

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Atlanta to Chicago:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Chicago. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Atlanta to Chicago

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Atlanta to Chicago?

When you fly from Atlanta to Chicago the average price is £79. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Atlanta to Chicago at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Atlanta to Chicago is 26 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Atlanta to Chicago?

The most popular months to book a flight from Atlanta to Chicago are November, January and September, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Atlanta to Chicago?

The best time of the year to go to Chicago when flying from Atlanta depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Chicago from Atlanta in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, November and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Atlanta - Chicago.

How long does the flight take to go from Atlanta to Chicago?

The total flight time between Atlanta and Chicago is of around 3 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 609.83 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Chicago compared to Atlanta?

While in Atlanta temperatures can reach an average of 26º ºC in summer, Chicago can experience temperatures up to 22º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around -3º ºC in Chicago, compared to the 7º ºC average in Atlanta.

Which airports have flights between Atlanta and Chicago?

The main airport route flying between Atlanta and Chicago is: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to O'hare International Airport(ORD). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Atlanta to Chicago?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Atlanta to Chicago are:

Frontier Airlines.
American Airlines.

Frontier Airlines

American Airlines

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